Understanding Movies

Synopsis

Illustrates direction, editing and acting, using a selection of MGM films from the 1930s. Includes an extract from George Cukor’s 1936 ROMEO AND JULIET with Leslie Howard and Norma Shearer.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Film

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of release

1940

Duration

20 mins

Availability

Hire

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Historical period

1930s

Plays

Romeo and Juliet

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

cinema; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Production Company

Name

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Distributor (Hire)

Name

BFI Film Bookings Unit

Email

bookings.films@bfi.org.uk

Web

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Phone

020 7957 8938 / 8935

Address

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