Julius Caesar

Synopsis
Canadian arts series. Julius Caesar performed for the Stratford (Ontario) Shakespeare Festival and adapted for television and directed by Paul Almond. William Shatner as Mark Antony.
Series
Festival (Canada)
Language
English
Country
Canada
Medium
Television
Transmission details
19 Dec 1960 (Channel: CBC)
Duration
120 mins

Credits

Director
Paul Almond
Producer
Paul Almond
Writer
William Shakespeare
Production Design
Rudi Dorn
Costume
Horst Dantz
Adaptor for Television
Paul Almond
Cast
Douglas RainJulius Caesar
William ShatnerMark Antony
Bruno Gerussi 
Eric Heath 
Fritz Weaver 
Gillie Fenwick 
Henry Comor 
Ivor Barry 
Kate Reid 
Timothy Findley 

Additional Details

Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Plays
Julius Caesar
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Stratford (Ontario) Shakespeare Festival

Notes

General
Paul Almond is quoted as saying ‘the only real thing was the emotion presented on the faces of a really good actor’. The set was bare save for a 12ft decorative column.

Production Company

Name

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Archive

Name

Library and Archives Canada

Web
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Phone
(613) 996-5115
Fax
(613) 996-6274
Address
395 Wellington Street
Ottawa
ON K11 ON4
Canada

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Julius Caesar". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av66734 (Accessed 10 Nov 2024)