Women who turned the heads of many men in the XIX century

Lillian Russell

Women who turned the heads of many men in the XIX century

Lillian Russell was the first American star in the modern sense of the word. Several decades her name was associated with the genre of operetta, she appeared in vaudeville, she danced and sang in vaudeville. And invariably led the audience in an indescribable joy. They said that it is enough to go on stage and just polished nails - the audience is still with bated breath followed her every gesture. So it was good.

In addition, Russell was a staunch feminist and a "style icon". actress contemporaries struggled to adopt her manner of dress and keep yourself, even her eyes.

Fanny Kemble

Women who turned the heads of many men in the XIX century

In addition, Fanny Kemble was beautiful and gifted actress, she became famous and his literary writings, which promoted the anti-slavery views.

Lotta Crabtree

Women who turned the heads of many men in the XIX century

The American actress Lotta Crabtree had the rare combination of outstanding appearance, cheerful disposition and keen intelligence. She had a clear propensity for investment, not to mention foreign languages, painting and horseback riding.

Mary Anderson

Women who turned the heads of many men in the XIX century

Mary Anderson - also an actress, famous for roles in Shakespearean productions. Her actor's education is limited to ten lessons from actor George Vanderhoffa. That was enough (combined with the classic beauty, undeniable talent and expressive voice) to win the hearts of the audience on two continents.

Anne Sutherland

Women who turned the heads of many men in the XIX century

It is now, in the era of the Internet, everyone can enjoy the photos of beauties varying degrees of nakedness as much as necessary. In the 19th century, it was much more difficult. Therefore, such great popularity enjoyed collectible cards with images of women who were put in bundles of tobacco. Anne Sutherland was one of the most popular "tobacco" models.

Evelyn Nesbit

Women who turned the heads of many men in the XIX century

Thoughtful, bored, haughty - such epithets honored with one of the most famous nudes 19th - early 20th centuries, Evelyn Nesbit.

In times of Nesbit her image appeared everywhere - from paintings to photographs, playing cards and postcards.

Isadora Duncan

Women who turned the heads of many men in the XIX century

From all of our list the name of Isadora Duncan, perhaps most of all "on hearing". The famous dancer initiated a new direction in art. She believed that dance - not just a perfectly executed set of memorized movements, and the continuation of the free movement artist, the free expression of his own feelings.

Billy Barlow

Women who turned the heads of many men in the XIX century

As Lillian Russell, Billy Barlow became famous, leaving the scene in operettas, vaudeville, and wherever it was necessary to sing, dance and show machined legs in stockings. She traveled on tour almost the entire world, and everywhere drove the audience crazy, especially, of course, men.

Helen Anna Held

Women who turned the heads of many men in the XIX century

Helen Anna Held - another beauty of the 19th century, whose playfulness and willingness to show legs allowed her to win the glory of "delinquents want of men's hearts."

It shone on the Broadway, and crowds of fans were not willing to do anything to just get on her show.

Lily Langtry

Women who turned the heads of many men in the XIX century

Lily Langtry was an outstanding woman. She was beautiful, intelligent, passionate, successful in business and are incredibly lucky.

Not having to appear in high society, it is on the move charmed the Prince of Wales and future King Edward VII of England, and became his favorite. Portrait of Lily brush known artist John Milles was recognized as "a picture of the year." A little later, fate gave her a meeting with Oscar Wilde, who helped her to become an actress. She was all about what she could wish for - a huge yacht, two luxurious mansion on both sides of the ocean, crowds of fans and even its own theater.