Rebellion and the Role of Kings
- Synopsis
- Ten-part educational series based on the premise ‘that many themes in Shakespeare’s plays have a direct relation to contemporary issues’ [NBC press release, August 18 1965]. The programmes were hosted by Dr Allan Lewis, director of the Shakespeare Institute at the University of Bridgeport, CT. and featured a company of four actors performing scenes from the plays in modern dress but in classical settings. Information on the specifics of individual episodes is not known.
- Series
- Modern World of William Shakespeare, The
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Medium
- Television
- Transmission details
- 8 Sep 1965 (Channel: NBC)
- Duration
- 30 mins
Credits
- Contributor
- Allan Lewis
- Cast
Hurd Hatfield M’el Dowd Paul Sparer Ted Van Griethuysen
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- monarchy; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- Notes
- The Library of Congress holds master preservation material only - no viewing copy (2/2012).
Production Company
- Name
WNBC-TV
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, "Rebellion and the Role of Kings". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av73862 (Accessed 20 Sep 2024)