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Lillie

Dramatizes the life of Lillie Langtry, a woman trapped in a loveless marriage who goes on to become one of the most sought after actresses in Britain and the United States, famous for her beauty and infamous for her scandals.

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  • "At a time when society expected women to be docile and demure, Lillie posed for celebrity endorsements, conducted her own business affairs, and paid her first husband to keep his distance."
  • "When Lillie Langtry defies the moral traditions of Victorian England and nineteenth century America, she becomes one of the most celebrated and scandalous women of her time. Bold, intelligent and witty, Lillie, with her dazzling beauty and brazen determination, is liberated from a woman's "proper" place in society. Rising from modest beginnings to international superstar to the bed of the Prince of Wales, she is a "serial" lover, attracting attention from kings, judges, princes and commoners, and manipulating them as she desires."
  • "Dramatizes the life of Lillie Langtry, a woman trapped in a loveless marriage who goes on to become one of the most sought after actresses in Britain and the United States, famous for her beauty and infamous for her scandals."@en
  • "Thirteen episodes in seven vols. of the true story of the beautiful Lillie Langtry, who rose from modest circumstances to lead a life that shocked and fascinated Victorian England."
  • "Portrays the acclaimed British actress and courtesan Lillie Langtry from the blush of youth to the blight of old age. At a time when society expected women to be docile and demure, Lillie posed for celebrity endorsements, conducted her own business affairs, and paid her first husband to keep his distance. Even more scandalously, she openly entertained a string of lovers among Europe's elite, including the very married Prince of Wales."@en
  • "When Lillie Langtry defies the moral traditions of Victorian England and nineteenth-century America, she becomes one of the most celebrated and scandalous women of her time. Bold, intelligent and witty, Lillie's dazzling beauty and brazen determination liberate her from a woman's "proper" place in society. Rising from modest beginnings to international superstar to the bed of the Prince of Wales, she is a "serial" lover, attracting attention from kings, judges, princes and commoners, and manipulating them as she desires.--Container."
  • "The story of the famous actress Lillie Langtry, who rose from modest circumstances to lead a life of passion, opulence and scandal that shocked and fascinated all of Victorian England. Includes her relationship with Bertie, the Prince of Wales and later, King Edward VII."
  • "Depicts the life and many loves of Lillie Langtry, the British actress who both shocked and fascinated Victorian society."@en
  • ""An internationally successful costume drama series about the life and loves of Lillie Langtry - trapped in a loveless marriage, Lillie takes full advantage of her beauty, attracting many lovers and admirers including the Prince of Wales and Oscar Wilde. As her husband slowly drinks himself to death, Lillie embarks upon a sensational career as a somewhat talented yet beautiful actress in Britain and the United States. Throughout her life she attracts rich and sometimes brutal lovers, endures financial ruin and scandal, yet maintains her dignity, elegance, and a certain amount of her beauty until the end of her life"--Container."
  • "The story of the famous actress Lillie Langtry, who rose from modest circumstances to lead of life of passion, opulence, and scandal that shocked and fascinated all of Victorian England. Included is her relationship with Bertie, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII."@en
  • "A costume drama series about the life and loves of Lillie Langtry - trapped in a loveless marriage, Lillie takes full advantage of her beauty, attracting many lovers and admirers including the Prince of Wales and Oscar Wilde. As her husband slowly drinks himself to death, Lillie embarks upon a sensational career as a somewhat talented yet beautiful actress in Britain and the United States. Throughout her life she attracts rich and sometimes brutal lovers, endures financial ruin and scandal, yet maintains her dignity, elegance, and a certain amount of her beauty until the end of her life."

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  • "Foreign television programs"@en
  • "Biographical films"@en
  • "Television mini-series"
  • "Television mini-series"@en
  • "Television programs"@en
  • "Biographical television programs"@en
  • "Biographical television programs"
  • "Made-for-TV movies"@en
  • "Television plays"@en
  • "Drama"@en
  • "Drama"
  • "Foreign films"@en
  • "Television adaptations"@en
  • "Feature films"@en
  • "Historical films"@en
  • "Fiction films"@en
  • "Melodrama"@en
  • "Fiction"@en
  • "Biographical"@en
  • "Film adaptations"@en
  • "Women"@en
  • "Video recordings for the hearing impaired"@en
  • "Biography"
  • "Motion pictures, British"@en
  • "Television serials"@en
  • "Television programs for the hearing impaired"@en

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  • "Lillie"@en
  • "Lillie"

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