Eva Le Gallienne

Eva Le Gallienne (January 11, 1899 – June 3, 1991) was a well-known actress, producer, and director, during the first half of the 20th century. Image File history File links LaGallienne. ... Image File history File links LaGallienne. ... January 11 is the 11th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1899 (MDCCCXCIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... June 3 is the 154th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (155th in leap years), with 211 days remaining. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Actors in period costume sharing a joke whilst waiting between takes during location filming. ... A theatrical producer is the person ultimately responsible for overseeing all aspects of mounting a theatrical production. ... A theatre director is a principal in the theatre field who oversees and orchestrates the mounting of a play by unifying various endeavors and aspects of production. ... (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999...

Early life and early career

Eva Le Gallienne was born in London to English poet, Richard Le Gallienne, and Danish feminist journalist, Julie Norregard. [1] After Eva's parents divorced when she was three years old, she spent her childhood shuttling back and forth between Paris and England. She made her stage debut at the age of 15 in a 1914 production of Maurice Maeterlinck's Monna Vanna. London (pronounced ) is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom. ... A poet is some one who writes poetry. ... Richard Le Gallienne, in an illustration from his book Prose Fancies Richard Thomas Le Gallienne (1866 - 1947) was an English man of letters, very much associated with the literary world of London in the 1890s; after that he resided in the USA, without altering his period style. ... Feminism is a social theory and political movement primarily informed and motivated by the experience of women. ... City flag City coat of arms Motto: Fluctuat nec mergitur (Latin: Tossed by the waves, she does not sink) Location Coordinates Time Zone CET (GMT +1) Administration Country France Région ÃŽle-de-France Département Paris (75) Subdivisions 20 arrondissements Mayor Bertrand Delanoë  (PS) (since 2001) City Statistics Land... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Maurice Polydore Marie Bernard Maeterlinck, Belgian author Count Maurice Polydore Marie Bernard Maeterlinck (August 29, 1862 - May 6, 1949) was a Belgian poet, playwright, and essayist. ...

Fame and relationships

The next year Eva sailed for New York, and then on to Arizona and California where she performed in several theater productions. After traveling in Europe for a period of time, she returned to New York and became a Broadway star in several plays including Arthur Richman's Not So Long Ago (1920) and Ferenc Molnár's Liliom (1921). Official language(s) English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  Ranked 27th  - Total 54,520 sq mi (141,205 km²)  - Width 285 miles (455 km)  - Length 330 miles (530 km)  - % water 13. ... European redirects here. ... Official language(s) English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  Ranked 27th  - Total 54,520 sq mi (141,205 km²)  - Width 285 miles (455 km)  - Length 330 miles (530 km)  - % water 13. ... Broadway theatre[1] is often considered the highest professional form of theatre in the United States. ... Ferenc Molnár (b. ...

Disillusioned by the state of commercial theatre in the 1920s, Eva founded the "Civic Repertory Theatre" in New York, with the financial support of one of her lovers, Alice DeLamar, a wealthy Colorado gold mine heiress, whose support was instrumental in the success of the repertory theatre movement in the U.S. In 1928 she gave the performance of her life in Ibsen's Hedda Gabler, in which she proved a charming talent. The Civic Rep disbanded at the height of the Depression in 1935. [2] The 1920s was a decade sometimes referred to as the Jazz Age or the Roaring Twenties, usually applied to America. ... Official language(s) English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  Ranked 27th  - Total 54,520 sq mi (141,205 km²)  - Width 285 miles (455 km)  - Length 330 miles (530 km)  - % water 13. ... Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Area  Ranked 8th  - Total 104,185 sq mi (269,837 km²)  - Width 280 miles (451 km)  - Length 380 miles (612 km)  - % water 0. ... Properly, repertory is a style of a number of repertory companies which rehearsed and performed plays in a fortnight. ... 1928 (MCMXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Photo of Henrik Ibsen in his older days Henrik Johan Ibsen (March 20, 1828 – May 23, 1906) was an influential Norwegian playwright who was largely responsible for the rise of the modern realistic drama (dubbed the father of modern drama). It is said that Ibsen is the most frequently performed... Actress Cate Blanchett in the title role of Hedda Gabler Hedda Gabler is both a play and a fictional character created by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. ... The Great Depression was an economic downturn which started in 1929 (although its effects were not fully felt until late 1930) and lasted through most of the 1930s. ... 1935 (MCMXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ...

Eva never hid her homosexuality inside the acting community, but reportedly was never comfortable with her sexuality, struggling privately with it. [3] In early Hollywood and acting circles, lesbianism was fairly common, and although generally not divulged to the public, it was accepted behind the scenes. In 1918, while in Hollywood, she began an affair with the great actress Alla Nazimova, which ended reportedly due to Nazimova's jealousy. Later, around 1920, she became involved with writer Mercedes de Acosta. She was also involved for some time with actress Tallulah Bankhead during that time. Her only known heterosexual affair was with actor Basil Rathbone. This article is about homosexual women, not inhabitants of the Greek island of Lesbos A lesbian (lowercase L) is a homosexual woman. ... ... This article is about homosexual women, not inhabitants of the Greek island of Lesbos A lesbian (lowercase L) is a homosexual woman. ... 1918 (MCMXVIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar. ... ... Alla Nazimova [1], born Mariam Edez Adelaida Leventon, (May 22, 1879 - July 13, 1945) was an American theater and film actress, scriptwriter, and producer. ... 1920 (MCMXX) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar) // Events January January 3 - Babe Ruth is traded by the Boston Red Sox to the New York Yankees for $125,000, the largest sum ever paid for a player at that time. ... Mercedes de Acosta (March 1, 1893 - May 9, 1968) was an American poet, playwright, costume designer, and socialite best known for her lesbian affairs with Greta Garbo, Marlene Dietrich, Alla Nazimova, Eva Le Gallienne ([1]), Isadora Duncan, Katharine Cornell, Maude Adams, Ona Munson (Belle Watling in the movie Gone With... The great Tallulah Bankhead Tallulah Brockman Bankhead (January 31, 1902 - December 12, 1968) was an american actress, talk-show host and bonne vivante, born in Huntsville, Alabama. ... Basil Rathbone (13 June 1892 – 21 July 1967) was an English actor most famous for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes and swashbuckler film villain roles. ...

She and de Acosta began their 5 year affair shortly after de Acosta's marriage to Abram Poole, also a homosexual. They vacationed and travelled together often, at times visiting the salon of famed writer and socialite Natalie Barney. [4] De Acosta wrote two plays for Eva during that time, Sandro Botticelli and Jehanne de Arc. Neither were successful, and the combined financial failures of both plays and de Acosta's possessive and jealous nature brought the affair to an end. [5] [6] ... Nathalie Barney (1876-1972), also known as Natalie Barney, was a American heiress who became well known as the mistress of a literary salon in France. ...

By early 1927, Eva was involved with married actress Josephine Hutchinson. Hutchinson's husband started divorce proceedings and named Le Gallienne in the divorce proceedings as his wife's "correspondent". The press began accusations that named Josephine Hutchinson as a "shadow actress", which at the time meant lesbian. Five months later, Le Gallienne performed in the daring play about Emily Dickinson, entitled Alisons House. The play won a Pulitzer Prize. [7] 1927 (MCMXXVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... Josephine Hutchinson [1] was an American born (November 10, 1903 - June 4, 1998) actress. ... Josephine Hutchinson [1] was an American born (November 10, 1903 - June 4, 1998) actress. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The gold medal awarded for Public Service in Journalism The Pulitzer Prize is an American award regarded as the highest honor in print journalism, literary achievements, and musical compositions. ...

For a time after the Hutchinson scandal, Le Gallienne drank heavily. According to biographer Richard Schanke, Le Gallienne's anxiety over being lesbian haunted her terribly during this time. One cold winter's night, drunk, she wandered over to a female neighbors house. During the conversation that followed, she told her neighbor "If you have any thoughts about being a lesbian, don't do it. Your life will be nothing but tragedy." [8] A lesbian is a female who is exclusively emotionally, sexually, and romantically attracted to other females. ...

Another biographer, Helen Sheehy, has rejected Shanke's portrait of the actress as a self-hating lesbian. Sheehy quotes Le Gallienne's words of advice to her close friend May Sarton, who was also a lesbian: "People hate what they don't understand and try to destroy it. Only try to keep yourself clear and don't allow that destructive force to spoil something that to you is simple, natural, and beautiful." Similarly, Le Gallienne told her heterosexual friend, Eloise Armen, that love between women was "the most beautiful thing in the world."

Eva Le Gallienne starred as Peter Pan in a revival that opened on November 6th, 1928, and presented the lead character full of elan and boyish charm. The flying effects were superbly designed, and for the first time Peter flew out over the heads of the audience. The critics loved 'LeG' as she became known, and more than a few compared her favorably with the great actress Maude Adams, who had originated the role. "The Civic Repertory Theatre" presented Peter Pan a total of 129 times. [9] 1928 (MCMXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Maude Adams (1902) Maude Adams as Peter in an early stage production Maude Adams (born November 11, 1872; died July 17, 1953) was an American stage actress, most noted for her signature role, Peter Pan. ...

In late 1929, just after the great stock market crash, Eva was on the cover of TIME. During the Great Depression that followed, she was offered directorship of the National Theater Division of the Works Progress Administration by President Roosevelt. She declined on the grounds that she preferred working with "true talent" rather than nurturing jobs for struggling actors and actresses. [10] 1929 (MCMXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... (Clockwise from upper left) Time magazine covers from May 7, 1945; July 25, 1969; December 31, 1999; September 14, 2001; and April 21, 2003. ... The Great Depression was an economic downturn which started in 1929 (although its effects were not fully felt until late 1930) and lasted through most of the 1930s. ... President Roosevelt can refer to two different people who were President of the United States: Theodore Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt It may also refer to the President Roosevelt ship, involved in a 1926 martime disaster. ...

In the late 1930s Le Gallienne became involved in a relationship with theater director Margaret Webster. She, Webster, and producer Cheryl Crawford later co-founded the American Repertory Theater, which operated from 1946 to 1948. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Margaret Webster (1905-1972) was an important United States born theater actress, producer and director. ... A theatrical producer is the person ultimately responsible for overseeing all aspects of mounting a theatrical production. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... 1946 (MCMXLVI) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1948 calendar). ...

In the following years she lived with her companion Marion Evensen. In the late 1950s she enjoyed great success playing a wonderful Queen Elizabeth in Mary Stuart, an off-Broadway production. In 1960, writer Mercedes de Acosta released her controversial book, Here Lies the Heart, documenting and releasing to the public the details of her numerous affairs with many of Hollywood's leading actresses and female personalities. This resulted in de Acosta being outcast by most of her former lovers and friends. Eva Le Gallienne, in particular, was furious, and discarded anything reminding her of de Acosta. Many denounced de Acosta as a liar, although most of her claims have since been substantiated through personal correspondence and Hollywood insiders. [11] The 1950s was the decade spanning the years 1950 to 1959. ... Elizabeth I (7 September 1533 – 24 March 1603) was Queen of England, Queen of France (in name only), and Queen of Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death. ... Off-Broadway plays or musicals are performed in New York City in smaller theatres than Broadway, but larger than Off-Off-Broadway, productions. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... Mercedes de Acosta (March 1, 1893 - May 9, 1968) was an American poet, playwright, costume designer, and socialite best known for her lesbian affairs with Greta Garbo, Marlene Dietrich, Alla Nazimova, Eva Le Gallienne ([1]), Isadora Duncan, Katharine Cornell, Maude Adams, Ona Munson (Belle Watling in the movie Gone With... ... ...

Later life

In 1964 Le Gallienne was presented with a special Tony Award in recognition of her 50th year as an actress and in honor of her work with the National Repertory Theatre. What is popularly called the Tony Award (formally, the Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre) is an annual award celebrating achievements in live American theater, including musical theater, primarily honoring productions on Broadway in New York. ...

Although known primarily for her theatre work, she has also appeared in films and television productions. She earned an Oscar nomination for her work in the Resurrection, for which she gained the singular honor of the oldest Oscar-nominee ever. (1980); and won an Emmy Award for a televised version of The Royal Family after having starred in a Broadway theatre revival of that play in 1976. The references in this article would be clearer with a different and/or consistent style of citation, footnoting or external linking. ... Resurrection is a 1980 film which tells the story of a woman who survives the car accident which kills her husband, but discovers that she has the power to heal other people. ... An Emmy Award. ... A play by George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber, The Royal Family lampooned the famous Barrymore family acting clan. ... Broadway theatre[1] is often considered the highest professional form of theatre in the United States. ... A revival is a restaging of a former hit play at a later date. ...

She made a rare guest appearance in a 1984 episode of St. Elsewhere, appearing with Brenda Vaccaro and Blythe Danner as three women sharing a hospital room. St. ... Brenda Vaccaro (born November 18, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York) is a Italian American stage, motion picture, and television actress. ... Blythe Katherine Danner (born February 3, 1943) is a prolific two time Emmy-winning American actress who has appeared in numerous stage, screen, and film roles. ...

Eva was a naturalized United States citizen. The National Endowment for the Arts recognized her with the National Medal of Arts in 1986. The National Endowment for the Arts is a United States federally funded program that offers support and funding for projects that exhibit artistic excellence. ... The National Medal of Arts is an award and title bestowed on selected honorees by the National Endowment for the Arts. ... The National Medal of Arts is the highest award given to artists and arts patrons by the United States Government. ...

She died at her home in Connecticut of natural causes at the age of 92. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Dope Hiphop crew out of Sydney Australia. ...

External links

• Eva Le Gallienne at the Internet Broadway Database
• Items featuring Le Gallienne from a Chautauqua circuit collection at the Library of Congress
• Eva Le Gallienne at the Internet Movie Database
• glbtq >> arts >> Eva Le Gallienne
• Photographs at George Eastman House [12] [13] [14]