Stage and screen actor known for his roles in The Trials of Oscar Wilde, The Dam Busters and Tunes of Glory
Oscar Wilde is one of the most quotable writers of all time, and here are his most famous quotes used to tell his life story.
Movie legend David Niven makes a rare television performance in this classic adaptation of Oscar Wilde's famous story, giving an impish, whimsical performance as the beleaguered ghost who finds himself under duress when an American family takes over his stately home! Also starring James Whitmore, Lynne Frederick and veteran British actress Flora Robson, this adaptation of The Canterville Ghost was first shown on New Year's Eve, 1974.When Mr Hyram B. Otis and his family move to Canterville Chase, they are soon acquainted with the ghost of Sir Simon de Canterville. Sir Simon, however, has a hard time with his hauntings particularly when he is plagued by the family's two sons. Could their beautiful daughter, Virginia, prove to be his salvation?
Irish poet (1854-1900) and playwright, who became one of the most famous playwrights in London in the early 1890s; best remembered for his plays and his novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray". Fantastic extra large cabinet photograph of him by photographer Sarony (New York) signed and inscribed with a short sentiment by Wilde himself to the American actress Clara Morris during his visit to New York in January 1882 where he met her. Size is 7.2 x 12.75 inches, full crack professionally repaired at the center, re-mounted on new cardboard, some signs of mounting damage on verso, otherwise in overall good condition. Large photographs of Oscar Wilde are very rare and highly desirable!
Oscar Wilde is one of the most quotable writers of all time, and here are his most famous quotes used to tell his life story.
“Great people” rarely come from a vacuum. Though genius can blossom on the hardest ground, it most often finds root on the fertile soil of supportive and almost-equally talented family members. Sadly however, the bright light of genius often leads to
My tribute to the brilliant writer and bon vivant. Printed with an Epson Professional 3880 printer on Epson Premium Matte Presentation Paper and individually packaged in a clear plastic bag with a backing board. Mailed to you in a stiff envelope.
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Oscar Wilde, the Irish writer and literary critic, sits for a portrait during his tour of Canada and North America in 1882. Wilde's wit made him famous and his flamboyance made him infamous.
