Ten Seconds to ‘Hamlet’

Alternative title

10 Seconds to ‘Hamlet’

Synopsis

Documentary about the preparations for broadcasting Hamlet on television. Shows members of the production team working, including costume designers and actors in rehearsal.

Language

English

Country

Canada

Medium

Television

Transmission details

1954 (Channel: CBC)

Duration

20 mins

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Hamlet

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Rehearsals; Shakespeare on television

Notes

Notes

The production televised may be the production directed by David Greene with Lloyd Bochner as Hamlet and shown in the CBC’Scope’ series 24 April 1955.

Production Company

Name

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Archive

Name

Library and Archives Canada

Web

http://www.collectionscanada.ca External site opens in new window

Phone

(613) 996-5115

Fax

(613) 996-6274

Address

395 Wellington Street
Ottawa
ON K11 ON4
Canada