Pound of Flesh

Alternative title
Shakespeare and Shylock
Synopsis
A sermon in which Bob Jones Jr. discusses the challenge of portraying Shylock, also commenting on the literary merits of Shakespeare’s works generally and The Merchant of Venice specifically. Includes excerpts from a production of The Merchant of Venice in which Bob Jones Jr. plays Shylock.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
1952
Duration
29 mins

Credits

Director
Katherine Stenholm
Cinematographer
Bob Craig
Contributor
Bob, Jnr Jones
Cast
Bob, Jnr JonesShylock

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Merchant of Venice, The
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
The Folger Shakespeare Library catalogues the programme under the title POUND OF FLESH running at 30mins.
General
Bob Jones University (BJU) is a private, non-denominational Protestant Fundamentalist, liberal arts university located in Greenville, South Carolina.

Production Company

Name

Unusual Films

Archive

Name

Folger Shakespeare Library

Email
reference@folger.edu
Web
http://www.folger.edu External site opens in new window
Phone
(202) 544 4600
Fax
(202) 544 4623
Address
201 East Capitol Street, SE
Washington
DC 20003
USA

Online Retailer

Name

http://www.bjupress.com

Notes
Bob Jones University sales website.

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Pound of Flesh". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av66646 (Accessed 14 Nov 2024)