Shakespeare in Performance: Film
The Merchant of Venice (1947)
| Title | The Merchant of Venice |
|---|---|
| Year | 1947 |
| Release Locations | GB |
| Medium | Video |
| Length | 1 hrs, 30 mins |
| Play Connections | The Merchant of Venice (teleplay) |
Description
The music was especially composed for this production by Anthony Bernard. The reappearance of Margaretta Scott as Portia marks her return to Shakespeare on television. She had played Rosalind in the inaugural BBC television Shakespeare program, As You Like It, in 1937 (see 35)
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 | George More O'Ferrall |
|---|---|
| Composer | Anthony Bernard |
Production information courtesy of: Kenneth Rothwell