19th Century stage star Ellen Terry: in 1923 silent film and 1911 recording of "Quality Of Mercy"

[@hmaltravers]

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.

[@mgc4216]

As an aspiring performer, I feel proud be a relative of hers :)

[@sidneylawson7767]

Every good wish. It has been a lifelong joy to read of ET, her family and HI.

[@keithhyttinen8275]

I like listening to the voices of folks born in the 19th century.

[@WCaron23001]

This is why we luv You Tube

[@markbrandus]

The best of the Ellen Terry videos on KZbin.

[@kamikazeVX]

Can't imagine living through the invention of film. Must've been surreal for her

[@bdownriver]

an amazing women also proud to be a relative of hers

[@delbond5977]

Thanks for posting. Been a fan of Ellen's for over 30 years, when I was in my mid 20,s

[@1BrknHrtdRomeo]

...This is amazing... Just found out about Ellen Terry through an audio recording of a medium session...she really was an amazing woman.

[@stuartgraham5045]

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.

[@Maguirearch]

Sir John Guilguid's GrandAunt

[@rosairedubrule60]

glad we have something visual

[@CelineElla123]

ok

[@CelineElla123]

Is this ellen terrys voice? And what does she talk about?

[@jan-christinejohnson5256]

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.

[@pgtto]

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