Sarah Bernhardt One of the greatest talents that one can possess is the ability to convey thoughts and emotions to others. This is the rare quality that is to be found in all great actors. This trait requires an understanding of human emotions which is often brought about by personal conflicts and ordeals. Such was the case with Sarah Bernhardt, in the opinion of some, the greatest actress who ever lived. Sarah was born in Paris, France, in the year 1845. She was of Iewish descent. At twelve, her parents had her baptized, and upon her own request she was committed to a convent. At the age of 13, she entered the Conservatoire. There she won second prize for comedy and for drama. This inspired her to pursue an acting career. At seventeen, Sarah made her debut as an actress at the Comedie Francaise. After her debut she came to the decision that her life's desire was acting. She lived for the moments when she could stand on the stage and hear the applause of the audience, the great mass of people whom- she took close to her heart at every performance. Sarah found it easy to captivate the audi- ence after a short time, for the spell of her acting was rare and beautiful. Performances multiplied in number, and her fame spread. The power of her emotional acting, her magnetic personality, and her voix d'or soon made Sarah Bernhardt recognized unquestionably as being the greatest actress of her day. After breaking ties with the Academic Francaise, she started on a world tour. In 1914, The Legion of Honour was conferred upon her. An accident necessitated the amputation of Sarah's leg. Nevertheless, when the World War came she played at the front, toured America and went to London. Most actors are known only for the moment. When they die, their fame dies. When Sarah Bernhardt died, in Paris, in the year 1923, her fame con- tinued to live. She disproved the theory of the heartless public. Sarah will always be remembered as a courageous woman who was endowed with the power of bringing whatever emotions she wished to the hearts of others. She made them forget their heartaches, and brought them into a world of fantasy, enjoyable to all. Unfortunately, she could not escape the reality of her own misfortunes. lust as Sarah Bernhardt did not forsake her public at the time of her sorrow, we shall not forsake her memory for a long time to come. Naomi Roizmafz
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