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Belle Archer (Public domain, courtesy of the New York Public Library)

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Men worshipped them. Women envied them. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, beautiful actresses dominated the professional theatre, and the best of them earned huge salaries and became icons of feminine allure.

By Tom Collins, Special to the Courier April 13, 2019