Merchant of Venice, The

Synopsis
Shakespeare’s play broadcast for schools, performed by members of the Old Vic Shakespeare Company. Produced by Harcourt Williams. With Brember Wills as Shylock and John Gielgud as Antonio.
Series
Play to Schools
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
11 Oct 1929 at 15:45 (Channel: BBC)
Duration
45 mins
Availability
No copy extant

Credits

Producer
Harcourt Williams
Writer
William Shakespeare
Cast
Brember WillsShylock
John GielgudAntonio
Martita HuntPortia
Eric Phillips 
Francis James 
Gyles Isham 
Margaret Webster 
Peter Taylor-Smith 
Stanley Beers 

Additional Details

Theatre company
Old Vic Shakespeare Company
Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Merchant of Venice, The
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
schools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Reviews
Source: BBC Programme Records 1929-1932, Radio Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Merchant of Venice, The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av69930 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)