Frou‐Frou (1870). Meilhac and Halévy's French play was adapted for American audiences by Augustin Daly and first presented by him in 1870. The story tells of an irresponsible young wife who invites her staid sister to live with her and her family so that she herself can flit about the town. She loses everyone's affection and returns home to repent and to die. Agnes Ethel was the original heroine Gilberte. The play was revived regularly until the early years of the 20th century and was one of Bernhardt's most popular vehicles on her American tour.

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