Shakespeare Enigma, The

Synopsis
A debate on the authorship of Shakespeare. Professor Stanley Wells, from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust expounds his view that Shakespeare wrote the plays. Francis Carr propounds the theory that Francis Bacon was the illegitimate son of Elizabeth I and was the true author. Mark Rylance, Artistic Director of the Globe Theatre, London, also believes that Bacon could have been the author and gives his first extended interview on the subject. Author A.D. Wraight promotes the theory that Christopher Marlowe wrote the plays and faked his own death to avoid torture for his atheist views. Two members of the de Vere Society discuss why they believe Edward de Vere, Earl of Oxford to be the author and adopted Shakespeare’s name. Narrated by Ashley Franklin.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
1990
Duration
52 mins

Credits

Director
Steve Orme
Producer
Steve Orme
Cinematographer
Richard Faulkner
Contributor
A.D. Wraight; Francis Carr; Mark Rylance; Stanley Wells

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Marlowe, Christopher; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Authorship; Bacon, Francis

Production Company

Name

Steve Orme Productions

Email
steve@steveorme.co.uk
Web
http://www.steveorme.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
01332 514616
Address
1 Seaton Close
Mickleover
Derbyshire
DE3 0QH
UK

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Films for the Humanities & Sciences

Email
custserv.@films.com
Web
http://ffh.films.com/ External site opens in new window
Fax
+1 609 671 0266
Address
132 West 31st Street, 17th Floor
New York
NY 10001
USA
Notes
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Shakespeare, "Shakespeare Enigma, The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av36494 (Accessed 12 Nov 2024)