Shakespeare: Soul of an Age

Synopsis
An NBC News Special. Michael Redgrave and other actors read from 15 of Shakespeare’s works. The narration (by Ralph Richardson) and play readings are directed by Howard Sackler. The actors recite off-screen as the camera shows the Warwickshire countryside and sites where Shakespeare’s plays were performed.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Television
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Notes
Released by Warner Home Video in 1984 but currently out of distribution (2005).
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Stratford-upon-Avon

Credits

Director
Guy Blanchard
Producer
Barry, Jr. Bingham; Lou Hazam
Writer
Lou Hazam
Music
George Kleinsinger
Contributor
Howard Sackler
Cast
Avril Elgar 
Desmond Dupre 
Doris Hare 
Jack Gwillim 
Michael Redgrave 
Pauline Jameson 
Peter Gilmore 
Ralph Richardson 
Robert Eddison 
Robert Stephens 
Walter Hudd 

Production Company

Name

NBC

Archive

Name

Folger Shakespeare Library

Email
reference@folger.edu
Web
http://www.folger.edu External site opens in new window
Phone
(202) 544 4600
Fax
(202) 544 4623
Address
201 East Capitol Street, SE
Washington
DC 20003
USA
Name

UCLA Film & Television Archive

Email
arsc@ucla.edu
Web
http://www.cinema.ucla.edu/access/databases.html External site opens in new window
Phone
(310) 206 5388
Fax
(310) 206 5392
Address
Individual Access
Archive Study and Research Center
46 Powell Library
302 East Melnitz
Los Angeles
CA90095-1323
USA
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