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Makrancos Holgy

Synopsis
Feature film. A contemporary musical re-working of The Taming of the Shrew.
Language
Hungarian
Country
Hungary
Medium
Film
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of release
1943
Duration
83 mins
Availability
No archive copy or distributor found found (2007)

Credits

Director
Emil Martonffy
Producer
Maria Hausz
Cinematographer
Arpad Makay
Screenplay
Emil Martonffy
Music
Mihaly Eisemann
Production Design
Imri Sores
Cast
Katalin KaradyBenedek Palma (Katherina)
Pal JavorJambor Pal (Petruchio)

Additional Details

Production type
Operas and Musicals
Plays
Taming of the Shrew, The
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

History
The film was released the same year as MAKACS KATA (q.v.)
Reviews
Louise O. Vasvari gives an assessment of the ‘shrew’ in European literature and film, including MAKRANCOS HOLGY at http://clcwebjournal.lib.purdue.edu/clcweb02-1/vasvari02.html

Production Company

Name

Hunnia Studio

Address
Hungary

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