Sardou Collection

BERNHARDT: MUCHA POSTER. Sarah Bernhardt on a lithograph poster, 1894, by Alphonse Mucha for a production of Gismonda by Victorien Sardou at the Theatre de la Renaissance, Paris, France

Fedora by Victorien Sardou - Mademoiselle Lina Munte
A card for a French production of Fedora by Victorien Sardou on 18th February, 1903 with Mademoiselle Lina Munte playing the title role of Princess Fedora

Theatrical staging of a re-enactment of the Thermidor, 1896
3480831 Theatrical staging of a re-enactment of the Thermidor, 1896; (add.info.: Theatrical staging of a re-enactment of the Thermidor. Theatre de la Porte Saint Martin, Paris)

Poster for the theatre play Théodora by Victorien Sardou, 1900. Creator: Orazi, Manuel (1860-1934)
Poster for the theatre play Theodora by Victorien Sardou, 1900. Private Collection

Portrait of the dramatist Victorien Sardou (1831-1908), ca 1865. Creator: Photo studio Wesenberg
Portrait of the dramatist Victorien Sardou (1831-1908), ca 1865. Private Collection

Portrait of the dramatist Victorien Sardou (1831-1908), ca 1865. Creator: Photo studio Wesenberg
Portrait of the dramatist Victorien Sardou (1831-1908), ca 1865. Private Collection

Sarah Bernhardt as Cleopatra in Victorien Sardous Drama at the New English Opera House Date: 1892

Sardou, The author of Delia Harding by Phil May
Illustration of Sardou, captioned The author of Delia Harding'. by Phil May. Victorien Sardou (1831-1908), French Dramatist. Philip William May (22 April 1864 ?? 5 August 1903), caricaturist

Sarah Bernhardt, French actress, as Theodora
Sarah Bernhardt, French actress, as the Empress Theodora, in the play by Sardou. Date: 1901

Poster for the theatre play Gismonda by V. Sardou, 1919. Private Collection

Sarah Bernhardt, French actress, as Theodora
Sarah Bernhardt, French actress, as the Empress of Byzantium in Victorien Sardous Theodora. Date: 1890s

Madame Sans-Gene by Victorien Sardou and Emile Moreau. First produced Theatre du Vaudeville, Paris, 27th October 1893.Henry Irving starred in J

Madame Sans Gene, 1893 (colour litho)
6290575 Madame Sans Gene, 1893 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: 1893 French poster advertising Victorien Sardous play, Madame Sans Gene)

Madame Sarah Bernhardt in Sardous "Gismonda"(engraving)
1039146 Madame Sarah Bernhardt in Sardous " Gismonda" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Sarah Bernhardt in Sardous " Gismonda")

Portrait of the dramatist Victorien Sardou (1831-1908), ca 1860. Private Collection

A Scrap of Paper, Criterion Theatre, Piccadilly Circus, Lond
A Scrap of Paper, a play by Victorien Sardou, adapted by Frederick Fenn, at the Criterion Theatre, Piccadilly Circus, London, with Nancy Price and Lyn Harding. circa 1914

Theatre Sarah-Bernhardt. - La Sorciere. Acte IV, (The Sorceress, Act IV)) 1904
Theatre Sarah-Bernhardt. - La Sorciere. Acte IV, 1904. La Sorciere produced at the Theatre Sarah-Bernhardt in 1904 by Victorien Sardou. From " Le Theatre - Jan-June 1904"

Sir Henry Irving - The Greatest of Victorian Actors, c1925. Sir Henry Irving, (1838-1905), English actor. From Cassells Romance of Famous Lives, Volume 1 by Harold Wheeler

Victorien Sardou, French dramatist, 1898. Sardou (1831-1908) wrote La Tosca (1887), which starred Sarah Bernhardt. The play formed the basis for Puccinis opera of the same title

Poster for the Play La Tosca by Victorien Sardou, 1899. Artist: Mucha, Alfons Marie (1860-1939)
Poster for the Play La Tosca by Victorien Sardou, 1899. From a private collection

The Convention, scene from Thermidor, at the Theatre de la Porte Saint-Martin, Paris, 1896 Artist: F Meaulle
The Convention, scene from Thermidor, at the Theatre de la Porte Saint-Martin, Paris, 1896. The play was written by the French dramatist Victorien Sardou (1831-1908)

Act one of Thermidor, by Victorien Sardou, 1891. Artist: Henri Meyer
Act one of Thermidor, by Victorien Sardou, 1891. Lobster Thermidor was created in 1894 by Marie s, a Paris restaurant near the theatre Comedie Francaise

Sarah Bernhardt Empress Theodora Sardou Theodora
Sarah Bernhardt as the Empress Theodora in Sardous Theodora; W. & D. Downey (British, active 1860 - 1920s); London, England; 1884; Albumen silver print

Fedora by Victorien Sardou - Australian actress Marie Lohr
Fedora by Victorien Sardou was first produced at the Theatre du Vaudeville in Paris, 12th December 1882. The English version by Herman Merivale was first produced at the Haymarket Theatre

Dante by Laurence Irving (11 April 1897 23 October 1988) from the French of Victorien Sardou and E. Moreau. The previously shown poster has been adapted here for the tour

The Merveilleuses by Basil Hood
Promotional postcard for The Merveilleuses by Basil Hood, based on a play by Victorien Sardou (Theatre des Varietes, Paris, 16th December 1873); music Hugo Felix

Victorien Sardou Photo
VICTORIEN SARDOU The veteran French playwright towards the end of his life. Date: 1831 - 1908

Fedora by Victorien Sardou - Miss Laura Villiers
A card for a production of Fedora by Victorien Sardou at the Alexandra Theatre, Liverpool for a ten-night residency beginning on Monday

Diplomacy staring Gladys Cooper
Diplomacy adapted from Dora by Victorien Sardou (5 September 1831 8 November 1908) at the Theatre du Vaudeville, Paris, on 22nd January 1877, by Clement Scott (6 October 1841 25 June 1904) and B. C

Sardou (Renouard)
VICTORIEN SARDOU French writer Date: 1831 - 1908

Sardou / Guth
VICTORIEN SARDOU French writer Date: 1831 - 1908

Madame Sans-Gene by Victorien Sardou and Emile Moreau
Promotional postcard for Madame Sans-Gene by Victorien Sardou and Emile Moreau. First produced Theatre du Vaudeville, Paris

Sardou Photo
VICTORIEN SARDOU Prolific French playwright, in 1898. Date: 1831 - 1908

Sardous Home, Nice
SARDOUs villa at Nice Date: CIRCA 1900

Victorien Sardou
VICTORIEN SARDOU French playwright in 1887 Date: 1831 - 1908

Sardou 1867 Albumen silver print glass negative
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SARAH BERNHARDT (1844-1923). French actress. Photographed by Nadar in Paris, France, 1887, in the title role of Victorien Sardous Tosca

Sarah Bernhardt as Zoraya in La Sorciere
French Actress Sarah Bernhardt as Zoraya in the stage play La Sorciere ( The Witch ) - Act 3. Written by Victorian Sardou and produced by Bernhadt herself. Date: 1903

Sardou / Chartran
VICTORIEN SARDOU French writer Date: 1831 - 1908

VICTORIEN SARDOU (1831-1908). French playwright. Wood engraving, English, 1893

A divorce cure from the French of Sardou by Harry Saint Maur. Date c1897

Bolossy Kiralfys great production, Dolores by Victorien Sardou. Date c1887

Emily Bancker in A divorce cure from the French of Sardou by Harry Saint Maur. Date c1897

A play at the Theatre de la Porte-Saint-Martin, Paris
The Crocodile, a play by Michel Sardou, is performed at the Theatre de la Porte-Saint-Martin in Paris. The scene shows the moment when Lieutenant Lotus discovers Richard Kolt

Mlle Dejazet - Figaro
Mlle Dejazet in the role of Figaro in Les Premieres Armes de Figaro by Victorien Sardou

SARDOU
VICTORIEN SARDOU French writer

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"Sardou: A Legacy of Drama and Elegance" Step into the world of Victorien Sardou, a renowned French playwright whose works captivated audiences in the late 19th century. One such production was "Gismonda, " brought to life by the enchanting Sarah Bernhardt in a lithograph poster designed by Alphonse Mucha. The Theatre de la Renaissance in Paris became a stage for their collaboration, showcasing Bernhardt's talent and beauty. Sardou's brilliance extended beyond "Gismonda" as he penned other masterpieces like "Fedora. " This play featured Mademoiselle Lina Munte, who undoubtedly mesmerized audiences with her portrayal of complex characters crafted by Sardou's pen. Delving deeper into Sardou's repertoire, we discover his creation of Delia Harding, a character brought to life through Phil May's artistic interpretation. These collaborations showcased Sardou's ability to craft compelling narratives that resonated with both actors and audiences alike. Sarah Bernhardt continued her illustrious career under Sardou's guidance, taking on roles such as Theodora and Cleopatra. Her performances breathed life into these historical figures, leaving an indelible mark on theater history. Dante also found its place among Sardou's works when Laurence Irving took up the challenge of portraying this iconic literary figure. Through Irving's performance and Sardou’s words, Dante came alive once more on stage. In addition to his theatrical prowess, Basil Hood immortalized the spirit of the Merveilleuses - fashionable women from post-revolutionary France - in one of his plays inspired by Sardou’s genius storytelling. Victorien Sardou himself remains an enigma captured through photographs that reveal glimpses of his creative mind at work. His passion for drama shines through each image captured during rehearsals or moments behind-the-scenes. Even after his passing, Sardou's legacy lives on.