Merchant of Venice, The

Synopsis

Televised adaptation of the play with music especially composed by Anthony Bernard. George More O’Ferrall used two studios for his production.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Television

Transmission details

1 Jul 1947 at 20:30 (Channel: BBC)

Duration

90 mins

Availability

No archive copy found (2006)

Credits

Director

George More O’Ferrall

Producer

George More O’Ferrall

Writer

William Shakespeare

Music

Anthony Bernard

Art Direction

Barry Learoyd

Cast

Abraham Sofaer	Shylock
Austin Trevor	Antonio
Andre Morell	Bassanio
Margaretta Scott	Portia
John Gatrell	Gratiano
Archie Angus	Balthazar
Arthur Wontner	Duke of Venice
Douglas Hurn	Solanio
George Benson	Launcelot Gobbo
Gerald Regan	Boy Singer
Jill Balcon	Jessica
John Martin (2)	Servant
John Martin (2)	Leonardo
Kevin Sheldon	Stephano
Mary Martlew	Nerissa
Maurice Bannister	Tubal
Michael Ingham	Lorenzo
Richard Warner	Salerio
Robert Adams (2)	Prince of Morocco

Additional Details

Production type

Television and Radio Drama

Plays

Merchant of Venice, The

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

History

The play was performed twice in one week, the second performance being broadcast two days later, July 3, 1947.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)