John Barrymore Reads Shakespeare

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

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "John Barrymore Reads Shakespeare". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av67549 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)