John Barrymore Reads Shakespeare

Synopsis
Compilation of dramatic readings from NBC’s 1937 Streamlined Shakespeare radio series. Barrymore sets the stage and relates his own feelings about the plays and characters. He is accompanied at times by other actors, sound effects, and music. the plays are Macbeth, Richard III, Twelfth Night and Hamlet.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Audio; Radio
Year of release
1960
Notes
Record number: LPA 2280/1
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Credits

Cast
John Barrymore 

Production Company

Name

Audio Rarities

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email
listening@bl.uk
Web
http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7412 7676
Fax
020 7412 7441
Address
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB
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
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