Shakespeare in Performance: Film
The Life and Death of Sir John Falstaff: The Gadshill Job (1959)
| Title | The Life and Death of Sir John Falstaff: The Gadshill Job |
|---|---|
| Year | 1959 |
| Release Locations | GB |
| Medium | Video |
| Play Connections | Henry IV, Part 1 (teleplay) Henry IV, Part 2 (teleplay) |
Description
In British terminology "a schools broadcast," which means that it was made especially for young students with all the perils and virtues thereto attached. The subtitle of "The Gadshill Job" obviously is an attempt by the makers to ingratiate themselves with the young. Still, an opportunity to hear Roger Livesey's unique, husky voice uttering Falstaff's words would be well worth anyone's time. This was presented as a mini-series in seven 30-minute segments, only the first of which is recorded here
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 | Ronald Eyre |
|---|---|
| Composer | Kenneth Leighton |
| Costumes | Maureen Muggeridge |
| Makeup | Shirley Speight |
| Conductor | Lionel Salter |
| Production | Gordon Roland |
Production information courtesy of: Kenneth Rothwell