Shakespeare Birthday

Synopsis

Radio programme with Orson Welles and Daniel Frohman. No other information known (3/2008).

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

23 Apr 1938 (Channel: WHN)

Duration

40 mins

Credits

Cast

Daniel Frohman
Orson Welles

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

The Library of Congress recording is incomplete.

General

WHN was one of the first radio stations in New York City, going on the air on March 18, 1922 and originally owned by the Ridgewood Times newspaper. The station became noted for playing jazz and contemporary dance music, as well as for broadcasting Columbia University football games. In 1928 the station was bought by the Loew’s Theatre Organisation.

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