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Armer Shakespeare

Alternative title
Farkas & Co.
Synopsis
The second track on a collection of variety sketches by Viennese cabaret artist, writer, actor, director Karl Farkas (1893-1971) focuses on the fate of great works of art, such as Shakespeare’s Hamlet. The 7-minute skit ends with the exclamation "Armer Shakespeare!" (poor Shakespeare).
Language
German (Austria)
Country
Austria
Medium
Audio
Year of release
2006
Duration
7:09 (ind. item)

Credits

Writer
Karl Farkas
Cast
Ernst Waldbrunn 
Karl Farkas 

Additional Details

Production type
Sound Recordings(Commercial)
Plays
Hamlet
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
The audiobook CD FARKAS & CO was released on 16 March 2006. Total running time is 72:27 minutes.

Production Company

Name

Sony BMG Music Entertainment Austria

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Retail outlets

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