Shakespeare in Performance: Film
A Midsummer Night's Dream (1937)
| Title | A Midsummer Night's Dream |
|---|---|
| Year | 1937 |
| Release Locations | GB |
| Medium | Video |
| Length | 32 mins |
| Play Connections | A Midsummer Night's Dream (ballet) |
Description
One of the very earliest transmissions of Shakespeare on television when the industry was still in its infancy. A "Mask" arranged from the fairy scenes of the play, this performance was the most ambitious up until then
Description from Shakespeare on Screen : an International Filmography and Videography by Kenneth S. Rothwell and Annabelle Henkin Melzer. ©1990 Kenneth S. Rothwell. Cited by permission. — Added 2008-11-14
Cast Overview
Production Team and Crew Overview
| Producer | Stephen Thomas |
|---|---|
| Composer | Felix Mendelssohn |
| Composer | Boris Packer |
| Choreography | Andree Howard |
| Conductor | Hyam Greenbaum |
Production information courtesy of: Kenneth Rothwell