SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

Drama critic Walter Kerr comments on excerpts from five plays performed by professional actors. He discusses characteristics unique to the live dramatic form by comparing these scenes with segments of film. Includes scenes from Prometheus, Richard III, The Importance of Being Earnest, No Place to Be Somebody by Charles Gordons and The Serpent by Jean-Claude van Itallie. Also includes the mime sequence showing the slaying of Abel by Cain from The Serpent, performed by the Open Theatre.*

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Film; Video

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

1970

Duration

27 mins

Availability

Sale

Credits

Contributor

Walter Kerr

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Richard III

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

discussions; drama in English; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Production Company

Name

USA

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Insight Media

Email

custserv@insight-media.com

Web

http://www.insight-media.com External site opens in new window

Phone

+1 212 721 6316

Fax

+1 212 799 5309

Address

2162 Broadway
New York
NY 10024 6621
USA

Notes

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