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Midsummer Night’s Dream, A (1964)

Synopsis
Television production of the play, virtually uncut, which incorporates a ballet sequence choreographed by Juan Corelli. The romantic setting, and use of gesture and expression, shows the influence of Reinhardt.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Availability
Out of UK distribution (2007).
Notes
The copy in the National Film and Television Archive, London is a 16mm print.
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
ballet; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Credits

Director
Joan Kemp-Welch
Writer
William Shakespeare
Music
Guy Woolfenden
Costume
Sheila Jackson
Choreographer
Juan Corelli
Contributor
George Rylands
Cast
Alfie Bass 
Anna Massey 
Arthur Hewlett 
Benny Hill 
Bernard Bresslaw 
Bill Shine 
Clifford Elkin 
Cyril Luckham 
Diana Simpson 
Eira Heath 
Jill Bennett 
John Fraser 
Kay Frazer 
Maureen Beck 
Michael Newport 
Patrick Allen 
Peter Church 
Peter Wyngarde 
Stanley Thomas 
Toby Tanner 
Tony Bateman 

Production Company

Name

Rediffusion Television

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

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