Thirty-Nine Today

Synopsis
Max Wall, the actor and former music-hall comedian, discusses with James Knowlson his experiences acting Krapp in Samuel Beckett’s play, ‘Krapp’s Last Tape’, directed by Patrick Magee at the Greenwich Theatre in 1975. The discussion focuses specifically on the relationship between acting in Beckett and Max Wall’s music-hall background.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. U-matic, VHS. b&w. 21 min.
Year of production
1978
Availability
Sale; 1996 sale: £30.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Notes
Archival interest.
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
acting techniques; Beckett, Samuel (1906-1989); discussions; drama in English

Credits

Director
David R Clark
Producer
David R Clark
Cast
James Knowlson 
Max Wall 

Production Company

Name

University of London Audio-Visual Centre

Notes
Closed down.

Distributor

Name

Learning on Screen - the British Universities and Colleges Film and Video Council

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