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Merry Wives of Windsor, The

Synopsis
A televised version of the opera by Nicolai based on Shakespeare’s play. The London Philharmonic Orchestra is led by Harold Parfitt. Edward Renton conducts. Translated by Francis Dalvin.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Transmission details
15 Jan 1957 at 20:30 (Channel: BBC)
Duration
90 mins

Credits

Producer
George R. Foa
Writer
William Shakespeare
Music
Otto Nicolai
Art Direction
Stephen Bundy
Contributor
Francis Dalvin
Cast
Howell GlynneSir John Falstaff
Patricia KernMistress Margaret Page
Victoria ElliottMistress Alice Ford
Thomas HemsleyFrank Ford
Bryan DrakeGeorge Page
Duncan RobertsonFenton
Jeannette SinclairAnne Page
John StirlingRobin
Meadows WhiteHost of the Garter Inn
Robin GardAbraham Slender
William DickieDoctor Caius

Additional Details

Production type
Operas and Musicals
Plays
Merry Wives of Windsor, The
Subjects
Drama; Music
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

General
The film sequences were shot in Windsor Great Park, London.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

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