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Macbeth Broadcast, The

Synopsis
Radio talk by BBC Productions Director Val Gielgud on the making of the recent broadcast version of Macbeth (12/3/1933; see separate entry) for which he was the joint producer. Gielgud discusses current methods of adapting a play like Macbeth for radio and talks about problems of casting, editing, use of effects and music, and presentation.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Availability
No copy extant
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
radio drama; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Shakespeare on radio
Related items
Tragedy of Macbeth, The

Credits

Contributor
Val Gielgud

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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