Elmer the Great

Synopsis
Radio drama anthology series hosted by Cecil B. DeMille. ELMER THE GREAT is a radio version of Mervyn LeRoy’s 1933 film of the same name. In the interval DeMille spoke to guests. The third intermission guest was Max Reinhardt who the year before had directed Joe E. Brown (Elmer, in the film) in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (1935). Reinhardt discusses issues around filming Shakespeare, saying he wanted to film Twelfth Night (a project never realised). Reinhardt also suggests that radio is an ideal medium for Shakespeare.
Series
Lux Radio Theatre
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
5 Oct 1936 (Channel: CBS)
Duration
60 mins

Credits

Director
Frank Woodruff
Writer
George Wells
Contributor
Cecil B. DeMille; Max Reinhardt

Additional Details

Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Plays
Midsummer Night’s Dream, A
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Shakespeare on film

Production Company

Name

CBS Radio

Sponsor

Name

Lever Brothers

Online Retailer

Name

otr.com

Email
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Web
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Address
OTR Cat
PO Box 19234
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USA

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Elmer the Great". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av67528 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)