Shakespeare in Performance: Film
Othello (1950)
| Title | Othello |
|---|---|
| Year | 1950 |
| Release Locations | GB |
| Medium | Video |
| Length | 30 mins |
| Languages | French |
| Play Connections | Othello (scene(s)) |
Description
At considerable expense of time (two days of special rehearsals) and of money (£800), the Old Vic Othello by the Comédie Française was reworked for television. The program was introduced by Michel St. Denis. The BBC viewer research report laconically noted that the "language barrier proved a serious deterrent to enjoyment" (WAC TS/March 1950)
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
| Ludovico | Francois Vibert |
|---|---|
| Othello | Aime Clariond |
| Cassio | Jean Chevrier |
| Iago | Jean Debucourt |
| Montano | Louis Eymond |
| Desdemona | Renée Faure |
| Emilia | L. Noro |
| Cast | A. Belle |
| Cast | B. Cuaz |
| Cast | M. Galopin |
| Cast | J. Gontier |
Production Team and Crew Overview
| Producer | Eric Fawcett |
|---|---|
| Composer | Louis Beydts |
| Adaptor/Translator | Georges Neveux |
| Stage Director | Jean Meyer |
| Production | James Bould |
Production information courtesy of: Kenneth Rothwell