Movie Description
Great Actresses of the Past
(1938)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).
Featured Crew
Cast
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Facts
Original TitleGreat Actresses of the Past
Status Released
Release Information
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1938-08-07
Original Language
Runtime 01h 02m
Production CompaniesMuseum of Modern Art Film Library,Museum of Modern Art
