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She Stoops To Conquer Collection

"She Stoops to Conquer": A Timeless Comedy of Love and Deception Step into the world of Oliver Goldsmith's classic comedy, "She Stoops to Conquer

Background imageShe Stoops To Conquer Collection: Alexander Theatre, Sheffield: playbill for Mrs Langtry in She Stoops to Conquer, 1976

Alexander Theatre, Sheffield: playbill for Mrs Langtry in She Stoops to Conquer, 1976
Not dated, but possibly 1876 as July 10th fell on a Monday that year; also Lillie Langtry (married in 1874) would have been aged 23

Background imageShe Stoops To Conquer Collection: LILLIE LANGTRY (1852-1929). British actress

LILLIE LANGTRY (1852-1929). British actress. In her theatrical debut as Kate Hardcastle in She Stoops to Conquer at Londons Haymarket Theatre in December 1881

Background imageShe Stoops To Conquer Collection: She Stoops to Conquer, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

She Stoops to Conquer, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
She Stoops to Conquer, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageShe Stoops To Conquer Collection: She Stoops to Conquer, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

She Stoops to Conquer, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
She Stoops to Conquer, [193-]. Federal Theatre Presents - "She Stoops to Conquer" by Oliver Goldsmith'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageShe Stoops To Conquer Collection: She Stoops to Conquer, Jacksonville, FL, 1938. Creator: Unknown

She Stoops to Conquer, Jacksonville, FL, 1938. Creator: Unknown
She Stoops to Conquer, Jacksonville, FL, 1938. Florida Federal Theatre Presents - Oliver Goldsmith's - "She Stoops to Conquer"'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageShe Stoops To Conquer Collection: She Stoops To Conquer (colour litho)

She Stoops To Conquer (colour litho)
5997662 She Stoops To Conquer (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: She Stoops To Conquer)

Background imageShe Stoops To Conquer Collection: A performance of Oliver Goldsmiths comedy She Stoops to Conquer at the Haymarket Theatre

A performance of Oliver Goldsmiths comedy She Stoops to Conquer at the Haymarket Theatre, London (litho)
3627045 A performance of Oliver Goldsmiths comedy She Stoops to Conquer at the Haymarket Theatre, London (litho) by Partridge

Background imageShe Stoops To Conquer Collection: Illustration for Ah Me! When shall I marry me? (engraving)

Illustration for Ah Me! When shall I marry me? (engraving)
3642404 Illustration for Ah Me! When shall I marry me? (engraving) by Pinwell, George John (1842-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Ah Me! When shall I marry me)

Background imageShe Stoops To Conquer Collection: She Stoops to Conquer (colour litho)

She Stoops to Conquer (colour litho)
3648157 She Stoops to Conquer (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: She Stoops to Conquer)

Background imageShe Stoops To Conquer Collection: Illustration for She Stoops To Conquer (engraving)

Illustration for She Stoops To Conquer (engraving)
3655377 Illustration for She Stoops To Conquer (engraving) by Pinwell, George John (1842-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for She Stoops To Conquer)

Background imageShe Stoops To Conquer Collection: Illustration for She Stoops To Conquer (engraving)

Illustration for She Stoops To Conquer (engraving)
3655363 Illustration for She Stoops To Conquer (engraving) by Pinwell, George John (1842-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for She Stoops To Conquer)

Background imageShe Stoops To Conquer Collection: Well, My Kate, I See You Have Changed Your Dress As I Bade You. 1912, (1923). Artist: Hugh Thomson

Well, My Kate, I See You Have Changed Your Dress As I Bade You. 1912, (1923). Artist: Hugh Thomson
Well, My Kate, I See You Have Changed Your Dress As I Bade You. 1912, (1923). She Stoops to Conquer is a comedy by Anglo-Irish author Oliver Goldsmith that was first performed in London in 1773

Background imageShe Stoops To Conquer Collection: Young Marlow and Miss Hardcastle: A Scene from She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith (Act V)

Young Marlow and Miss Hardcastle: A Scene from She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith (Act V)
Young Marlow and Miss Hardcastle: A Scene from She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith (Act V, Scene 3), 1791, (1938). Painting held at the Victoria And Albert Museum, London

Background imageShe Stoops To Conquer Collection: Mrs. Langtry as Miss Hardcastle in she Stoops to Conquer'

Mrs. Langtry as Miss Hardcastle in she Stoops to Conquer"
Mrs. Langtry as Miss Hardcastle in " she Stoops to Conquer"



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"She Stoops to Conquer": A Timeless Comedy of Love and Deception Step into the world of Oliver Goldsmith's classic comedy, "She Stoops to Conquer, " where mistaken identities and romantic entanglements take center stage. This 18th-century play continues to captivate audiences with its witty dialogue and hilarious plot twists. In 1976, the Alexander Theatre in Sheffield proudly presented Mrs Langtry as the leading lady in this timeless production. Lillie Langtry, a renowned British actress, brought her talent and charm to breathe life into the character who stoops to conquer hearts. The playbill from that year serves as a reminder of the enduring popularity of this comedic masterpiece. The vibrant colors of the lithograph capture the essence of each scene, transporting us back to an era filled with elegance and mischief. At London's Haymarket Theatre, another performance delighted theatergoers. The lithograph depicting this particular rendition showcases the lively atmosphere surrounding "She Stoops to Conquer. " It is a testament to how Goldsmith's work has stood the test of time. Through engravings and illustrations, we catch glimpses of key moments in this captivating tale. From Kate changing her dress as instructed by Mr Hardcastle himself, portrayed beautifully by Hugh Thomson in his artwork from 1912-1923; or witnessing Young Marlow's confusion when faced with Miss Hardcastle’s true identity - these images bring Goldsmith’s characters vividly alive before our eyes. Ah. When shall I marry me? This engraving captures one character's longing for love amidst all the chaos unfolding on stage. It reminds us that even amidst laughter there lies deeper emotions waiting to be explored within these comedic situations. Francis Wheatley’s painting transports us directly into Act V Scene IV: Young Marlow finally realizing his true feelings for Miss Hardcastle. Their chemistry leaps off Francis' canvas as they navigate their way through the labyrinth of love and deception.