William Shakespeare: Background for His Works
- Synopsis
- Instructional film which considers how Shakespeare’s work is relevant to contemporary audiences quoting from several plays to indicate the phrases and expressions still used today. Includes footage of Stratford-upon-Avon, London and the Forest of Arden and brief dramatisations from Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, The Taming of the Shrew, The Merchant of Venice and Hamlet.
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Medium
- Film
- Technical information
- Colour / Sound
- Year of release
- 1951
- Duration
- 14 mins
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- General
- See also the 1987 version (q.v.) which although billed as a ‘second edition’ has a different script, narration, music and footage.
Production Company
- Name
Coronet Instructional Films
- Notes
- Use: Phoenix/BFA/Coronet Educational Media
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, "William Shakespeare: Background for His Works". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av73850 (Accessed 13 Nov 2024)