Shakespeare in Performance: Film
Pyramus and Thisby (1938)
| Title | Pyramus and Thisby |
|---|---|
| Year | 1938 |
| Release Locations | GB |
| Medium | Video |
| Length | 26 mins |
| Play Connections | A Midsummer Night's Dream (scene(s)) |
| Series | Scenes from Shakespeare |
Description
One of the earlier transmissions of Shakespeare on television when the industry was still in its infancy. This seems to be a reworking of the 1937 Pyramus and Thisby directed by Jan Bussell (see 395). Frank Birch replaced Wilfrid Walter as Bottom
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
| Theseus | John Rudling |
|---|---|
| Hippolyta | Jillian Sandilands |
| Demetrius/Philostrate | Kenneth Villiers |
| Bottom | Frank Birch |
| Quince | Charles Lefeaux |
| Snug | Herbert Lees |
| Flute | Don Gemmell |
| Snout | Erik Chitty |
| Starveling | Hubert Leslie |
Production Team and Crew Overview
| Producer | Jan Bussell |
|---|
Production information courtesy of: Kenneth Rothwell