Readings from Hamlet

Synopsis
Recording of scenes from Hamlet performed by Robert Vaughn (Hamlet and the Ghost), Diana Maddox (Gertrude) and Joel Michaels (Horatio). Music composed and conducted by Buddy Collette. Side 1: Introduction and soliloquies from I ii, II ii and the ‘nunnery scene’ from II i. Side 2: Soliloquy from II iii, the ‘closet scene’ II iv , soliloquy IV iv, and the death scene V ii.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Audio
Year of release
1965

Credits

Producer
Jesse Kaye
Music
Buddy Collette
Cast
Robert VaughnHamlet
Diana MaddoxGertrude
Joel MichaelsHoratio
Robert VaughnGhost

Additional Details

Production type
Sound Recordings(Commercial)
Plays
Hamlet
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
Record number: MGME4488
General
Robert Vaughn had played the role of Hamlet on stage several times, including at the Pasadena Playhouse shortly before the recording was made.

Production Company

Name

MGM Records

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email
listening@bl.uk
Web
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Phone
020 7412 7676
Fax
020 7412 7441
Address
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB

Online Retailer

Name

Parnassusrecords.com

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How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Readings from Hamlet". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av67420 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)