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Shakespeare Theory Tested

Alternative title
Hoffman’s Shakespeare Theory Tested
Synopsis
Newsfilm. Opening of the tomb of Sir Thomas Walsingham at St Nicholas’ Church, Chislehurst in a search for Shakespearean manuscripts, the existence of which American theatre critic Calvin Hoffman believes will prove his theory that Christopher Marlowe wrote Shakespeare’s plays. Major Marsham Townsend, owner of the chapel in which Walsingham is buried, unlocks the church door. The commentator reports that nothing was found but sand, not even Walsingham’s body.
Series
Pathe News
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Film
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of release
1936
Notes
Issue number 56/36. No 2 of 7 stories. Commentary, cameraman dope sheet and shotlist available on the BUND: British Universities Newsreel Database at http://www.bufvc.ac.uk/databases/newsreels/index.html. The film may be viewed at www.itnsource.co.uk
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Authorship; Hoffman, Calvin
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Credits

Cinematographer
Pat Whitaker
Contributor
Calvin Hoffman

Production Company

Name

Associated British-Pathe

Distributor (Sale)

Name

ITN Source

Email
uksales@itnsource.com
Web
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Phone
+44 (0) 207 430 4480
Address
200 Grays Inn Road
London WC1X 8XZ
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