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Additional authors

1. Mantell, Harold
2. Seltzer, Daniel.
3. Seltzer, Daniel
4. Spalla, Anthony
5. Arcamone, Carlo
6. Black, Arnold
7. Gielgud, John, 1904-2000
8. Tate, Stephen
9. Duff, Lesley
10. Barrymore, John, 1882-1942
11. Williamson, Nicol
12. Olivier, Laurence, 1907-1989
13. Films for the Humanities (Firm)

Description

1. 1 videocassette (VHS) (45 min.) : sound, color; 1/2 in.

Summary

1. This documentary on various approaches to playing Shakespeare's Hamlet focues on a young actor rehearsing the role. As he works out his interpretation we are shown archival film clips of actors John Barrymore, Laurence Olivier, and Nicol Williamson playing Hamlet. Narrator John Gielgud, who played the role on stage, recites a speech from the play.

Alternative title

1. Approaches to Hamlet

Subject

1. Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
2. Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 > Characters > Hamlet
3. Theater > England

Genre/Form

1. Drama.
2. Documentaries and factual works.

Call number

1. NCOX 559

Note

1. An episode in the 'History of Drama' video series.

Access (note)

1. Restricted to qualified researchers.

Credits (note)

1. Photography by Anthony Spalla ; edited by Carlo Arcamone ; music by Arnold Black.

Performer (note)

1. Narrator: John Gielgud.
2. Featuring Stephen Tate and Lesley Duff, directed by Daniel Seltzer.
3. Archival footage: John Barrymore, Nicol Williamson, and Laurence Olivier.

Event (note)

1. Filmed in London and Stratford-on-Avon, England, 1975.

Title

1. Shakespeare and his stage: approaches to Hamlet [videorecording] / Produced and directed by Harold Mantell ; scenario by Daniel Seltzer.

Imprint

1. Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities, 1988.

Access

1. Restricted to qualified researchers.

Credits

1. Photography by Anthony Spalla ; edited by Carlo Arcamone ; music by Arnold Black.

Cast

1. Narrator: John Gielgud.
2. Featuring Stephen Tate and Lesley Duff, directed by Daniel Seltzer.
3. Archival footage: John Barrymore, Nicol Williamson, and Laurence Olivier.

Event

1. Filmed in London and Stratford-on-Avon, England, 1975.

Connect to:

1. Request Access to Theatre on Film and Tape Archive Special Collections material

Added author

1. Mantell, Harold, film producer.
2. Mantell, Harold, film director.
3. Seltzer, Daniel.
4. Seltzer, Daniel, director.
5. Spalla, Anthony, director of photography.
6. Arcamone, Carlo, editor of moving image work.
7. Black, Arnold, composer.
8. Gielgud, John, 1904-2000, narrator.
9. Gielgud, John, 1904-2000, actor.
10. Tate, Stephen, actor.
11. Duff, Lesley, actor.
12. Barrymore, John, 1882-1942, actor.
13. Williamson, Nicol, actor.
14. Olivier, Laurence, 1907-1989, actor.
15. Films for the Humanities (Firm)

Research call number

1. NCOX 559