Romeo and Juliet

Synopsis: Television production of the play, filmed at the Philco Arena Theater, with Kevin McCarthy and Patricia Breslin in the title roles.
Series: Nbc Repertory Theatre
Language: English
Country: United States
Medium: Television
Transmission details: 15 May 1949 at 21:00 (Channel: NBC)
Duration: 60 mins

Director

Albert McCleery

Producer

Warren Wade

Writer

William Shakespeare

Cast

Notes: The publicity for the transmission told viewers that this would be an ‘arena theater’ setting. The plan was to have four cameras, two looking down, and two at eye level, with the option of switching to a back view.
General: The NBC repertory theatre series presented adaptations of classic and Broadway plays and original television dramas. Note: Some sources cite Owen Davis, Jr as the producer of this production. Some sources also cite the production as part of NBC’s Philco Arena series.
Reviews: Jack Gould, New York Times (22 May 1949 X9). Gould considered the camerawork static and the costumes too elaborate for the small screen.

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