Romeo and Juliet

Synopsis

Radio broadcast of Romeo and Juliet adapted by Charles Warburton with Wesley Addy and Florida Friebus in the title roles. The production begins with Friar Laurence’s speech (V iii l228-268) and then presents the start of the play.

Series

Great Plays

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

12 Nov 1939 at 14:00 (Channel: NBC Blue)

Duration

60 mins

Credits

Producer

Charles Warburton

Writer

William Shakespeare

Adaptor for Radio

Charles Warburton

Cast

Wesley Addy	Romeo
Florida Friebus	Juliet
Alfred Shirley

Additional Details

Production type

Television and Radio Drama

Plays

Romeo and Juliet

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Production Company

Name

NBC

Archive

Name

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

Web

http://loc.gov/rr/record External site opens in new window

Phone

(202) 707-7833

Address

Recorded Sound Reference Centre
101 Independence Avenue, S.E.
Room LM-113
Washington, DC 20540