As You Like It: Lily Brayton as Rosalind, Henry Ainley as Orlando (1911).

"As Alice in 'Henry V,' I made my London debut, my first real taste of success, however, being as Viola in 'Twefth Night.' But I believe, of all the characters I have impersonated , I most enjoy Rosalind as 'As You Like It.' I practically began my stage career in comedy, and much prefer it." (The Advertiser, Adelaide, Australia – 14/5/1919)


The sexual appeal of the male figure is the more marked here: Rosalind's costume is very concealing as she gives her necklace to the successful young wrestler (1.2.245). But see the next image.