Understanding Movies

Synopsis
Illustrates direction, editing and acting, using a selection of MGM films from the 1930s. Includes an extract from George Cukor’s 1936 ROMEO AND JULIET with Leslie Howard and Norma Shearer.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Film
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of release
1940
Duration
20 mins
Availability
Hire

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Historical period
1930s
Plays
Romeo and Juliet
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
cinema; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Production Company

Name

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Distributor (Hire)

Name

BFI Film Bookings Unit

Email
bookings.films@bfi.org.uk
Web
http://www.bfi.org.uk/about-bfi/help-faq/film-bookings External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7957 8938 / 8935
Address
21 Stephen Street
London
W1T 1LN

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Understanding Movies". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/22446 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)