Henriette Sontag
German opera singer – after singling in Berlin in 1825, her career was one unbroken triumph.
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Gabrielle Réjane
French actress, called “the very essence of the Parisienne.”
Lottie Edith Lyell
In a tragically short life, Lottie Lyell made an extraordinary contribution to the early development of the Australian feature film industry, as well as establishing herself as one of Australia’s first film stars.
Isobel Mercia McDonagh
In 1926, three remarkable sisters made history by becoming the first Australian women to own and run a film production company. They were also among the first to produce a talkie in Australia.
Adrienne Lecouvreur
French actress
Fanny Janauschek
Celebrated theatre actress from Prague
Sarah Siddons
Actress of the English stage
Adelaide Ristori
Celebrated Italian tragic actress
Adelina Maria Patti
Renowned Italian vocalist
Charlotte Cushman
American actress