Omnibus [11/10/1953]

Synopsis
Anthology arts series hosted by Alistair Cooke. This episodes includes a 5 minute item showing a rehearsal for King Lear with director Peter Brook. composer Virgil Thomson and Natasha Parry as Cordelia. The full production of King Lear broadcast 18/10/1953 is catalogued separately.
Series
Omnibus (Us Series)
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Television
Transmission details
11 Oct 1953 (Channel: CBS)
Duration
90 mins

Credits

Director
Bob Banner
Contributor
Alistair Cooke; Peter Brook; Virgil Thomson
Cast
Natasha ParryCordelia

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
King Lear
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Rehearsals

Production Company

Name

TV-Radio Workshop of the Ford Foundation

Archive

Name

Library of Congress, Motion Picture, Broadcasting & Recorded Sound Division

Web
http://catalog.loc.gov/ External site opens in new window
Phone
(20) 707-8572
Fax
(20) 707-237’1
Address
Motion Picture & Television Reading Room
James Madison Building, LM 336
101 Independence Avenue, SE
Washington, D.C.
20540-4690
United States

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Omnibus [11/10/1953]". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av70900 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)