Postcard featuring an illustrated poster image advertising the appearance of famous stage actress Sarah Bernhardt in the 1912 photoplay 'Queen Elizabeth.' Colour illustration of Bernhardt in a period setting and costume, watching soldiers march outside her window, with the caption: "Queen Elizabeth sees Essex taken to prison." Reverse has information about the film and the actress: "Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923), the celebrated star of the French Stage, entered films late in her career. Three years later she had a leg amputated but continued to make film apperances. Glenda Jackson portrayed her in the film 'The Incredible Sarah'." Magic of the Movies Series postcard.
| Item number | 40431 |
|---|---|
| Category | Postcard |
| Type | Film Publicity |
| Language | English |
| Country of origin | UK |
| Related people | Sarah Bernhardt (Subject) |
Part of the Bill Douglas and Peter Jewell Collection