Sothern Collection

Julia Marlowe and Edward H. Southern in Macbeth, between 1906 and 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Julia Marlowe and Edward H. Southern in Macbeth, between 1906 and 1913

A scene from Maisie Was A Lady (1941) with Ann Sothern
Ann Sothern wearing a Dolly Tree creation in Maisie Was A Lady (1941) Date: 1941

Ann Sothern in a Dolly Tree gown from Congo Maisie (1940) Date: 1940

Ann Sothern in Congo Maisie wearing a Dolly Tree costume
Ann Sothern in Congo Maisie (1940) wearing a Dolly Tree costume Date: 1940

Ann Sothern, American film and television actress, c1938. Ann Sotherns (1909-2001) acting career spanned six decades. Cigarette card from Modern Beauties, 3rd series

Ann Sothern (1909-2001) and Edward G. Robinson ( 1893-1964), actors, 1940
Ann Sothern (1909-2001) and Edward G. Robinson (1893-1964), actors, 1940. Sothern and Robinson in a scene frrom Brother Orchid (1940). From the front cover of Picturegoer magazine (21 December 1940)

Mr Edward H Sothern Lord Dundrenry American 1875
Mr. Edward H. Sothern as Lord Dundrenry; American; 1875; Albumen silver print

Lord Dundreary proposing, Our American Cousin
Lord Dundreary proposing - a scene from the play by Tom Taylor, Our American Cousin, first performed in 1858. The role of this brainless English aristocrat was created on stage by Edward Askew

Portrait of E A Sothern, English actor
Portrait of Edward Askew Sothern (1826-1881), English actor known for his comic roles in the UK and America. His most famous part was Lord Dundreary in Our American Cousin. 1881

MOVIE MAKING, 1916. Actor Edward Hugh Sothern being directed by Fred Thomson for the Vitagraph production of The Chattel in 1916

EDWARD HUGH SOTHERN (1859-1933). American actor. In the role of D Artagnan in Daniel Frohmans New York production of The Kings Musketeer, 1899

EDWARD SOTHERN (1826-1881). English actor. Wood engraving, 19th century

E. H. Sothern at home. Portrait photograph of actor E. H. Sothern, posed standing beside a large screen used to display posters, handbills, letters, and other memorabilia. Date c1902 Jun. 6

EH Sothern and Virginia Harned, special production of Hamlet. Date c1900

Sothern, The kings musketeer. Date c1898

Taming of the Shrew
Edward H. Sothern as Petruchio

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Ann Sothern, the talented American film and television actress, graced the silver screen with her undeniable charm and captivating performances. In Maisie Was A Lady (1941), she effortlessly stole the scene, leaving audiences in awe of her talent. Clad in a mesmerizing Dolly Tree gown from Congo Maisie (1940), Ann Sothern exuded elegance and sophistication. The collaboration between this remarkable actress and renowned costume designer was truly a match made in cinematic heaven. In another shot from Congo Maisie, Ann Sothern once again donned a breathtaking Dolly Tree costume that perfectly accentuated her beauty. Her on-screen presence was simply magnetic, drawing viewers into the world of the film with every word spoken and every movement made. Not only did Ann Sothern shine alongside fellow actor Edward G. Robinson in 1940, but she also shared the stage with Lord Dundreary himself during Our American Cousin's iconic proposal scene, and is through these unforgettable moments that we witness Ann Sothern's versatility as an actress who seamlessly transitioned between genres. While our focus remains on this incredible leading lady, it is worth mentioning E. A. Sothern—an English actor whose portrait captures his theatrical prowess c1938—showcasing how talent runs deep within their family lineage. As we delve further into history, we discover Edward Hugh Sothern—a prominent American actor who left an indelible mark on movie-making during 1916 under Fred Thomson's direction. His dedication to his craft paved the way for future generations of actors to follow. Let us not forget Edward Sothern—an English actor whose legacy lives on through wood engravings dating back to 1881—reminding us that acting has always been an art form cherished by many throughout time.