Great Garrick, The

Alternative title: Ladies and Gentlemen
Synopsis: Feature film comedy. David Garrick, the legendary 18th-century English actor, accepts an invitation to the Comédie Française in Paris, announcing that he’ll teach them the art of acting. When they hear of his remark, the entire company stages an elaborate hoax at a country inn in an attempt to humiliate their guest but Garrick discovers their plans. The film begins with Garrick concluding his performance of Hamlet at the Drury Lane theatre, London.
Language: English
Country: United States
Medium: Film
Technical information: Black-and-white / Sound
Year of release: 1937
Subjects: Drama
Keywords: Garrick, David (1717-1779); Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)