I have an autographed photo of Ms. Terry as Portia. On the back of the photo, she has written the "Consider this, that in the course of justice, none of us should see salvation. We do pray for mercy." What a phenomenal actress. Thanks for posting this treasure.
Very interesting to hear a Victorian actor's actual voice. If this is representative, the ham factor must have been extremely high in 19th century theatre.
The quality of mercy is not strain'd, It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven Upon the place beneath: it is twice blest; It blesseth him that gives and him that takes: 'Tis mightiest in the mightiest: it becomes The throned monarch better than his crown; His sceptre shows the force of temporal power, The attribute to awe and majesty, Wherein doth sit the dread and fear of kings; But mercy is above this sceptred sway; It is enthroned in the hearts of kings, It is an attribute to God himself; And earthly power doth then show likest God's When mercy seasons justice. Therefore, Jew, Though justice be thy plea, consider this, That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation: we do pray for mercy; And that same prayer doth teach us all to render The deeds of mercy. I have spoke thus much To mitigate the justice of thy plea; Which if thou follow, this strict court of Venice Must needs give sentence 'gainst the merchant there.
I like listening to the voices of folks born in the 19th century.
I have an autographed photo of Ms. Terry as Portia. On the back of the photo, she has written the "Consider this, that in the course of justice, none of us should see salvation. We do pray for mercy." What a phenomenal actress. Thanks for posting this treasure.
This is why we luv You Tube
Ellen Terry, Magnificent British Actress
Great Aunt of Sir John Gielgud.
As an aspiring performer, I feel proud be a relative of hers :)
Every good wish. It has been a lifelong joy to read of ET, her family and HI.
The best of the Ellen Terry videos on UA-cam.
Thanks for posting. Been a fan of Ellen's for over 30 years, when I was in my mid 20,s
Can't imagine living through the invention of film. Must've been surreal for her
an amazing women also proud to be a relative of hers
...This is amazing...
Just found out about Ellen Terry through an audio recording of a medium session...she really was an amazing woman.
Very interesting to hear a Victorian actor's actual voice. If this is representative, the ham factor must have been extremely high in 19th century theatre.
glad we have something visual
Sir John Guilguid's GrandAunt
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Is this ellen terrys voice? And what does she talk about?
Portia
IV i 179
Verse
The Merchant of Venice
The quality of mercy is not strain'd,
It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven
Upon the place beneath: it is twice blest;
It blesseth him that gives and him that takes:
'Tis mightiest in the mightiest: it becomes
The throned monarch better than his crown;
His sceptre shows the force of temporal power,
The attribute to awe and majesty,
Wherein doth sit the dread and fear of kings;
But mercy is above this sceptred sway;
It is enthroned in the hearts of kings,
It is an attribute to God himself;
And earthly power doth then show likest God's
When mercy seasons justice. Therefore, Jew,
Though justice be thy plea, consider this,
That, in the course of justice, none of us
Should see salvation: we do pray for mercy;
And that same prayer doth teach us all to render
The deeds of mercy. I have spoke thus much
To mitigate the justice of thy plea;
Which if thou follow, this strict court of Venice
Must needs give sentence 'gainst the merchant there.
If she was auditioning for RADA in 2016 she would not be called for a recall audition. Drama schools demand so much expertise today, it's ridiculous