Great Actresses of the Past (1938)
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).
Runtime: 62 min
Release Date: August 7, 1938
Cast
- Gabrielle Réjane - (archive footage)
- Eleonora Duse - (archive footage)
- Sarah Bernhardt - (archive footage)
- Minnie Maddern Fiske - (archive footage)
- Febo Mari - (archive footage)
Production: Museum of Modern Art Film Library, Museum of Modern Art
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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).
- Who stars in Great Actresses of the Past?
- Great Actresses of the Past stars Gabrielle Réjane, Eleonora Duse, Sarah Bernhardt, Minnie Maddern Fiske, Febo Mari.
- How long is Great Actresses of the Past?
- Great Actresses of the Past has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
- Where was Great Actresses of the Past produced?
- Great Actresses of the Past was produced in United States of America.