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Videos

The Happy Prince (2018) The untold story of the last days in the tragic times of Oscar Wilde, a person who observes his own failure with ironic distance and regards the difficulties that beset his life with detachment and humor.
Lady Windermere's Fan (1985) On the brink of a momentous life-altering decision, a young lady learns that the difference between good and bad people is not always as straightforward as she thinks. This comedy of manners is packed with the wit and wisdom of the incomparable Oscar Wilde.
Patience, New London Opera Group, Act 1 Act I of the New London Opera Group's multi-award-winning production of Patience from the 2018 International G&S Festival, at the Royal Hall, Harrogate.
Patience, New London Opera Group, Act 2 Act II of the New London Opera Group's multi-award-winning production of Patience from the 2018 International G&S Festival, at the Royal Hall, Harrogate.
Patience, Really Authentic Gilbert and Sullivan Performance Trust (2004)
Professor note: Please watch the New London Opera Group videos first, This one provides a nice contrast to the New London performance in that the aesthete character (Bunthorne) resembles Wilde rather than (more traditionally) Whistler.
Salome's Last Dance (1988) Oscar Wilde's "Salome," set in an 1892 brothel. Stratford Johns, Glenda Jackson, Nickolas Grace, Douglas Hodge.
Salomé (1922) Based on Oscar Wilde’s play, the films tells the story of how Salomé agrees to dance for King Herod in return for the head of John the Baptist.
The Trials of Oscar Wilde (1960) A chronicle of Oscar Wilde's libel suit against the Marquis of Queensberry and the tragic turn his life takes because of it.
Wilde (1997) The turmoil in poet/playwright Oscar Wilde's life after he discovers his homosexuality.

Relevant Databases

Biography in Context This link opens in a new window Biography is built on a foundation of more than 600,000 biographical entries covering international figures from all time periods and areas of study. Providing coverage of the most searched and studied people, Biography includes over 5,000 portal pages on contemporary and historical figures. Reference content is offered alongside videos, audio selections, images, primary sources, and magazine and journal articles from hundreds of major periodicals and newspapers. This resource is continuously updated to ensure users have access to the latest information.
Classic Spring Oscar Wilde Collection This collection offers live performances of four classic plays by Oscar Wilde with star-studded casts from London's West End.
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