Shakespeare in Performance: Film
Romeo and Juliet (1955, Dallas Bower)
| Title | Romeo and Juliet |
|---|---|
| Year | 1955 |
| Release Locations | GB |
| Director | Dallas Bower |
| Medium | Black & white video |
| Languages | English |
| Audience | general public |
| Play Connections | Romeo and Juliet (teleplay) |
Description
The London Times critic thought that this production definitely showed that a Shakespearean play could be put on television after all. In fact, he wrote, "the limitations of television" may "actually [be] turned to advantage." Apparently there was considerable camera work, with a very realistic vault for the tomb scene and a peering camera that moved in on Juliet's bedchamber. In what was then a rather lavish expenditure of resources, the BBC invested some £3,334 and included 59 actors in the cast (CHM)
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
| Director | Dallas Bower |
|---|---|
| Producer | Harold Clayton |
Production information courtesy of: Kenneth Rothwell