Rebuilding of Shakespeare Memorial Theatre

Synopsis

Film of the rebuilding of the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, comprising: views of exterior of theatre, entrance hall and box office, 1932 ceremony of laying foundation stone, 2 July 1929 work in progress laying foundations events of 23 April 1932: procession to Holy Trinity Church, filmed at roundabout at top of Bridge Street; distinguished visitors, including Stanley Baldwin and George Bernard Shaw in New Place gardens; crowds waiting at theatre for arrival of Prince of Wales, arrival of Prince of Wales at theatre. Prince of Wales’ speech and opening of theatre crowds outside theatre departure of Prince of Wales by car illuminations on Bancroft at night procession to Holy Trinity Church, filmed in Church Street, 24 April 1932 Gower Memorial. [With acknowledgement for the content details to the catalogue record of the Shakespeare Centre Library and Archive].

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Recording date

1932

Credits

Cinematographer

F.J. Spencer

Contributor

Prince, Duke of Windsor Edward

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Stratford-upon-Avon; Shakespeare Memorial Theatre

Notes

General

The film was shot between 1929 and 1932.

Archive

Name

Shakespeare Birthplace Collections

Email

collections@shakespeare.org.uk

Web

https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/explore-shakespeare/collections/ External site opens in new window

Address

Shakespeare Centre
Henley Street
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 6QW