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
- 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
- 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
- Films for the Humanities & Sciences is part of the US-based Films Media Group and specialises in selling programmes aimed at the HE and FE education and training market. The collection has thousands of titles and a range of separate subject catalogues is available in pdf format at http://ffh.films.com/landing.aspx?show=Catalogs/catalog_FFH.htm. Sale on video/DVD or online viewing via the Films on Demand service.
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Shakespeare Enigma, The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av36494 (Accessed 12 Nov 2024)