Shakespeare in Performance: Film
The Taming of the Shrew (1950, Paul Nickell)
| Title | The Taming of the Shrew |
|---|---|
| Year | 1950 |
| Release Locations | USA |
| Director | Paul Nickell |
| Medium | Black & white video |
| Length | 1 hrs |
| Play Connections | The Taming of the Shrew (abridgment) |
| Series | Studio One |
Description
In the early days of North American television, there were several programs devoted to Shakespearean drama but most, as in this instance, seem to have shrunk the plays down to under two hours. Still, these were courageous attempts to confront the dragon of commercialism. On the evening of this performance, the producer competed for audience ratings with such sure-fire entertainments as boxing, "Robert Montgomery Presents," and "Who Said That?" with Ilka Chase and Al Capp
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 | Paul Nickell |
|---|---|
| Producer | Worthington Miner |
| Composer | Harold Levey |
| Lyrics | Erik Barnou |
| Production | Richard Rychtarick |
Company Overview
| Costumes | Russeks |
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Production information courtesy of: Kenneth Rothwell