Synopsis

Compilation of dramatic readings from NBC’s 1937 Streamlined Shakespeare radio series. Barrymore sets the stage and relates his own feelings about the plays and characters. He is accompanied at times by other actors, sound effects, and music. the plays are Macbeth, Richard III, Twelfth Night and Hamlet.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Audio; Radio

Year of release

1960

Credits

Cast

John Barrymore

Additional Details

Production type

Sound Recordings(Commercial)

Plays

Hamlet; Macbeth; Richard III; Twelfth Night

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

Record number: LPA 2280/1

Production Company

Name

Audio Rarities

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email

listening@bl.uk

Web

http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7412 7676

Fax

020 7412 7441

Address

96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB

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