Omnibus [29/11/1953]
- Alternative title
- Dr Frank Baxter Discusses Shakespeare
- Synopsis
- Extract from the arts anthology series. Dr Frank Baxter discusses the design of the Globe Theatre, why Shakespearean clowns are not funny, and how the Elizabethans perceived their world. Hosted by Alistair Cooke. The running time of this extract is 9 minutes.
- Series
- Omnibus (Us Series)
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Medium
- Television
- Duration
- 90 mins
Credits
- Contributor
- Alistair Cooke; Frank C. Baxter
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Globe Theatre; history of the 16th century; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Elizabethan stage; Clowns
Notes
- History
- The first episode of the series to be broadcast from Hollywood.
Production Company
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 [29/11/1953]". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av73855 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)