Baylor Theatre’s Hamlet

Alternative title

Baylor Theater’s Hamlet

Synopsis

Documentary filming the staging of the Baylor Theatre’s production of Hamlet directed for stage by Paul Baker. Explains the approach used in arriving at the concept of staging; shows the five-stage are where the action of the play was presented, and discusses the effect of make-up and costume. The film presents a view of the play in which each character is split into three and played by three actors.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Film

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

1958

Availability

No distributor or archive copy known 11/2009)

Notes

Source: World Cat. The BFI database gives the director as Paul Baker.

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

drama production; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Doubling of roles

Credits

Director

Gene McKinney

Contributor

Paul Baker (2)

Production Company

Name

Baylor University