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Midsummer Night’s Dream, A

Synopsis
Televised broadcast of scenes based on the play. Mendelssohn’s music was played during the intervals.
Series
Scenes from Shakespeare
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Transmission details
18 Feb 1937 at 15:45 (Channel: BBC)
Duration
15 mins
Availability
No recording available

Credits

Director
Dallas Bower
Producer
Dallas Bower
Writer
William Shakespeare
Music
Felix Mendelssohn
Cast
Patricia HilliardTitania
D. Hay PetrieNick Bottom

Additional Details

Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Plays
Midsummer Night’s Dream, A
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

History
Part of a series that inaugurated Shakespearean drama on television in Britain.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Record Stats

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