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Omnibus [29/11/1953]

Alternative title
Dr Frank Baxter Discusses Shakespeare
Synopsis
Extract from the arts anthology series. Dr Frank Baxter discusses the design of the Globe Theatre, why Shakespearean clowns are not funny, and how the Elizabethans perceived their world. Hosted by Alistair Cooke. The running time of this extract is 9 minutes.
Series
Omnibus (Us Series)
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Television
Duration
90 mins

Credits

Contributor
Alistair Cooke; Frank C. Baxter

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Globe Theatre; history of the 16th century; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Elizabethan stage; Clowns

Notes

History
The first episode of the series to be broadcast from Hollywood.

Production Company

Name

TV-Radio Workshop of the Ford Foundation

Archive

Name

Library of Congress, Motion Picture, Broadcasting & Recorded Sound Division

Web
http://catalog.loc.gov/ External site opens in new window
Phone
(20) 707-8572
Fax
(20) 707-237’1
Address
Motion Picture & Television Reading Room
James Madison Building, LM 336
101 Independence Avenue, SE
Washington, D.C.
20540-4690
United States

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