Shakespeare in Performance: Film
Kiss Me Kate (1958, George Schaefer)
| Title | Kiss Me Kate |
|---|---|
| Year | 1958 |
| Release Locations | USA |
| Director | George Schaefer |
| Medium | Black & white video |
| Length | 1 hrs, 30 mins |
| Play Connections | The Taming of the Shrew (musical) |
| Series | Hallmark Hall of Fame |
Description
A television version of this perennially popular Cole Porter adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy. This production featured Alfred Drake and Patricia Morison, who had appeared in the original Broadway production
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
| Cast | Alfred Drake |
|---|---|
| Cast | Bill Hayes |
| Cast | Jack Klugman |
| Cast | Harvey Lembeck |
| Cast | Paul McGrath |
| Cast | Patricia Morison |
| Cast | Julie Wilson |
Production Team and Crew Overview
| Director | George Schaefer |
|---|---|
| Producer | George Schaefer |
| Composer | Cole Porter |
| Adaptor/Translator | Samuel Spewack |
| Adaptor/Translator | Bella Spewack |
Production information courtesy of: Kenneth Rothwell