SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

Vitaphone short. Shakespeare is brought to trial in the modern day to defend his plays against a charge of dullness. His characters come to life in the Jazz Age to show they belong there, with snappy dialogue and music. Selections: ‘If I Can’t have You’ (Bryan-Mayer), ‘Help Yourself to my Love’ (Jerome), and ‘Brand New Rhythm’ (Berg-Jerome). [Synopis derived from Liebman].

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Film

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

1930

Availability

No archive copy found (4/2009)

Additional Details

Production type

Operas and Musicals

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Time Travel

Notes

Notes

Source: Liebman, Ray, Vitaphone Films: A Catalogue of the Features and Shorts (Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Co, 2003). Release number: 3990.

Production Company

Name

Vitaphone Corporation

Address

USA