Shakespeare in Performance: Film
Tower of London (1939, Fred Frank)
| Title | Tower of London |
|---|---|
| Year | 1939 |
| Release Locations | USA |
| Director | Fred Frank |
| Medium | Black & white video |
| Length | 1 hrs, 32 mins |
| Languages | English |
| Audience | general public |
| Play Connections | Richard III (derivative) |
Description
Although only vaguely indebted to Shakespeare, the movie does touch on the historical background for Shakespeare's Three Parts of Henry VI and King Richard III, which include the bloody battles between the houses of York and Lancaster in the Wars of the Roses
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
Production information courtesy of: Kenneth Rothwell