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"What Woman then?"

Alternative title
Episode 188
Synopsis
Podcast. Pamela Hutchinson talks to Barbara Bogaev about the life and career of actress Asta Nielsen and her 1921 film version of Hamlet (qv), which depicted the title character as a princess.
Series
Shakespeare Unlimited
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Audio
Transmission details
12 Apr 2022
Duration
34 mins

Credits

Producer
Garland Scott; Richard Paul
Editor
Gail Kern Paster
Contributor
Barbara Bogaev

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Hamlet
Subjects
Drama; Women’s studies; Shakespeare
Keywords
silent films; Gender reversal; Hamlet (character)
Related items
Hamlet

Notes

Notes
Episode 188 of Shakespeare Unlimited. The website also offers a transcript of the podcast.

Online Availability

Online URL
https://www.folger.edu/shakespeare-unlimited/asta-nielsen-hamlet-hutchinson
Online format
Streamed/Download

Production Company

Name

Folger Shakespeare Library

Email
reference@folger.edu
Web
http://www.folger.edu External site opens in new window
Phone
(202) 544 4600
Fax
(202) 544 4623
Address
201 East Capitol Street, SE
Washington
DC 20003
USA

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