Shakespeare

Synopsis

Filmic imagery is used to illustrate quotations from the works of Shakespeare. Commentary attempts to contextualise Shakespeare’s work within the environment in which he lived, and to suggest what might have inspired its creation.

Series

Backgrounds to Literature

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of release

1934

Credits

Director

J.B. Holmes

Cinematographer

Frank A. Bundy

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

Source: BFI Film & TV Database. Running time not known.

Production Company

Name

Gaumont-British Instructional

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

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