The Marvellous History of St Bernard

Summary: 1952 BBC live studio presentation on Good Friday of the medieval play The Marvellous History of St Bernard, adapted by Henru Ghéon from a 15th-century manuscript.
Theatre play: The Marvellous History of St Bernard by Henri Ghéon (1875-1944) [more information]
Play synopsis: The life story of the saint adapted from a 15th-century manuscript. The play takes place at Bernard’s home by the Lake of Annecv in Savoy, on the St. Bernard Pass. and at the Monastery of Aosta by the foot of the mountains.
Production history: First performed in August 1924 before the Castle of Menthon, near Annecy, under the auspices of the Society for Millenary Celebrations of St Bernard. Also produced in England by the Birmingham Repertory Company and at the Kingsway Theatre, London.
Date of transmission: Friday 11 April 1952
Time: 8.30-9.30pm
Channel: BBC Television
Production company: BBC

Producer

Leonard Brett

Playwright

Henri Ghéon (1875-1944)

Translator

Barry Jackson

Sets / Settings

Barry Learoyd

Introduced by

Barry Jackson

Cast

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