
Great Actresses of the Past
Aug 07, 1938 · 1h 2m
Overview
Compiled by The Museum of Modern Art Film Library in 1938, the film is a glimpse of the early 20th century’s finest stage performers— Gabrielle Réjane, Eleonora Duse, Sarah Bernhardt, and Minnie Maddern Fiske. The compliation contains excerpts from four films, adapted from four timeless stories: Madame Sans-Gêne (1911), Cenere (1916), La Dame aux Camélias (1912), and Vanity Fair (1915).
Cast of Great Actresses of the Past
About Great Actresses of the Past
What is Great Actresses of the Past about?
Compiled by The Museum of Modern Art Film Library in 1938, the film is a glimpse of the early 20th century’s finest stage performers— Gabrielle Réjane, Eleonora Duse, Sarah Bernhardt, and Minnie Maddern Fiske. The compliation contains excerpts from four films, adapted from four timeless stories: Madame Sans-Gêne (1911), Cenere (1916), La Dame aux Camélias (1912), and Vanity Fair (1915).
When was Great Actresses of the Past released?
Great Actresses of the Past was released on August 7, 1938.
How long is Great Actresses of the Past?
Great Actresses of the Past runs 1 hour 2 minutes (62 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Great Actresses of the Past?
The cast of Great Actresses of the Past includes Gabrielle Réjane ((archive footage)), Eleonora Duse ((archive footage)), Sarah Bernhardt ((archive footage)), Minnie Maddern Fiske ((archive footage)) and Febo Mari ((archive footage)).



