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Romeo and Juliet

Synopsis
Television production of the play, filmed at the Philco Arena Theater, with Kevin McCarthy and Patricia Breslin in the title roles.
Series
Nbc Repertory Theatre
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Television
Transmission details
15 May 1949 at 21:00 (Channel: NBC)
Duration
60 mins

Credits

Director
Albert McCleery
Producer
Warren Wade
Writer
William Shakespeare
Cast
Kevin McCarthyRomeo
Patricia BreslinJuliet
Robert GerringerMercutio
Andrews TodBenvolio
Bob BolgerMontague
Herbert EversParis
William PostCapulet
William WindomTybalt

Additional Details

Production type
Stage Recordings
Plays
Romeo and Juliet
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
The publicity for the transmission told viewers that this would be an ‘arena theater’ setting. The plan was to have four cameras, two looking down, and two at eye level, with the option of switching to a back view.
General
The NBC repertory theatre series presented adaptations of classic and Broadway plays and original television dramas. Note: Some sources cite Owen Davis, Jr as the producer of this production. Some sources also cite the production as part of NBC’s Philco Arena series.
Reviews
Jack Gould, New York Times (22 May 1949 X9). Gould considered the camerawork static and the costumes too elaborate for the small screen.

Production Company

Name

NBC

Sponsor

Name

Philco

Archive

Name

Library of Congress, Motion Picture, Broadcasting & Recorded Sound Division

Web
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Phone
(20) 707-8572
Fax
(20) 707-237’1
Address
Motion Picture & Television Reading Room
James Madison Building, LM 336
101 Independence Avenue, SE
Washington, D.C.
20540-4690
United States

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