Sarah Bernhardt
Sarah Bernhardt (1844–1923) was a French stage actress, widely considered the most famous actress of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Known for her dramatic intensity and distinctive voice, she toured internationally and became one of the first global celebrities.
Her name sometimes appears as shorthand for theatrical excess or grand dramatic flair.
- actressFemale stage performer
- CamilleFrench given name
- wooden legTimber limb replacement
- stageRaised performance platform
- dramaTheatrical art or turmoil
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