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Taming of the Shrew, The

Synopsis
Radio adaptation of The Taming of the Shrew by Gilbert Seldes who also narrates. Edward G. Robinson is Petruchio and Frieda Inescort is Katherina.
Series
Columbia Shakespeare Cycle
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
2 Aug 1937 (Channel: CBS)
Duration
60 mins
Availability
No archive copy found (2007).

Credits

Producer
Brewster Morgan
Writer
William Shakespeare
Adaptor for Radio
Gilbert Seldes
Cast
Frieda InescortKatherina
Edward G RobinsonPetruchio
Lionel PapeBaptista Minola
Albert Van AntwerpNathaniel
Bob DowningJoseph
Charles D. BrownGrumio
Eric SnowdenGremio
Ethel MantellWidow
Jack SmartBiondello
Morris AnkrumCurtis
Phillip TerryLucentio
Robert FrazerVincentio
Stefan SchnabelServant
Stewart WilsonPeter
Tom WorthPhilip
William AustinHortensio

Additional Details

Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Plays
Taming of the Shrew, The
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
A 55-page photocopied typescript is held by the Folger Shakespeare Library and the Birmingham Shakespeare Library.

Production Company

Name

CBS Radio

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