The legendary actress Sarah Bernhardt’s unconventional life and career are examined in this biopic. At an audition in 1860, the teenage Bernhardt proclaims herself the greatest actress of her time. Her career blossoms, as does her private life. But art and life don’t stay balanced, much to the frustration of her lovers. The eccentric Bernhardt eventually does marry another actor, but it’s her life on stage that ultimately gives her the most satisfaction.
Director: Richard Fleischer.
Stars: Glenda Jackson, Daniel Massey, Yvonne Mitchell, Douglas Wilmer, David Langton, Simon Williams, John Castle, Edward Judd, Rosemarie Dunham, Peter Sallis, Bridget Armstrong, Margaret Courtenay, Maxwell Shaw, Patrick Newell, Gawn Grainger, Neil McCarthy, Peter Davidson.
1977 Golden Globes – Nominated for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama (Glenda Jackson).
1977 Academy Awards – Nominated for an Oscar for Best Art Direction-Set Decoration (Elliot Scott/Norman Reynolds)
1977 Academy Awards – Nominated for an Oscar for Best Costume Design (Anthony Mendleson).
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Not the greatest Glenda Jackson role by a longshot (she’s woefully miscast IMAO) however ANY Glenda is better than NO Glenda.. For a far better impersonation and biopic of the legendary stage actress try SARAH (1971) with the incredible Zoe Caldwell in the title role.
Where is the Zoe Caldwell SARAH available? I saw it on PBS in the ’70s and have wanted to watch it again.
Hey Ronnie! I just saw your comment. I have NO IDEA where it can be found other than two tiny bits and pieces available on YouTube, off and on. I have tried and tried and tried to find it and to NO AVAIL. It’s got to be SOMEWHERE. I even asked the YouTube poster / sister of one of the actors cast in it and she didn’t seem to want to answer me. Strangely, her copy was in full color when I definitively remember seeing it broadcast in high contrast B&W on that PBS Biography Series. And my TV was color. So, what gives??? It was rtepeated twice on PBS and I watched it both times. And Ihave never once seen it again. But, boy do I remember it. Caldwell was FIRST RATE!
Still searching for Zoe Caldwell’s Sarah — an amazing performace. I know it was released in (at least) Spain on VHS , but I have enever seen a copy in person. Someone, somewhere MUST have it!