Shakespeare Theory Tested
- Alternative title
- Hoffman’s Shakespeare Theory Tested
- Synopsis
- Newsfilm. Opening of the tomb of Sir Thomas Walsingham at St Nicholas’ Church, Chislehurst in a search for Shakespearean manuscripts, the existence of which American theatre critic Calvin Hoffman believes will prove his theory that Christopher Marlowe wrote Shakespeare’s plays. Major Marsham Townsend, owner of the chapel in which Walsingham is buried, unlocks the church door. The commentator reports that nothing was found but sand, not even Walsingham’s body.
- Series
- Pathe News
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Film
- Technical information
- Black-and-white / Sound
- Year of release
- 1936
- Recording date
- 1 May 1936
- Transmission details
- 3 May 1956
- Duration
- 1 mins; 107 feet
Credits
- Cinematographer
- Pat Whitaker
- Contributor
- Calvin Hoffman
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Authorship; Hoffman, Calvin
- Related items
- Harty [10/12/1984]
Notes
- Notes
- Issue number 56/36. No 2 of 7 stories. Commentary, cameraman dope sheet and shotlist available on the BUND: British Universities Newsreel Database at http://www.bufvc.ac.uk/databases/newsreels/index.html. The film may be viewed at www.itnsource.co.uk
Production Company
Distributor (Sale)
- Name
ITN Source
- uksales@itnsource.com
- Web
- http://www.itnsource.com External site opens in new window
- Phone
- +44 (0) 207 430 4480
- Address
- 200 Grays Inn Road
London WC1X 8XZ
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Shakespeare Theory Tested". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av70482 (Accessed 20 Sep 2024)