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Acting Shakespeare [videorecording] / Ian McKellen ; produced by Andrew Susskind ; directed by Kirk Browning ; executive producer, David Susskind ; conceived by Ian McKellen.

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.; McKellen, Ian, performer, creator, host.; Browning, Kirk, 1921-2008, director.; Susskind, Andrew, producer.; Susskind, David, 1920-1987, producer.; E1 Entertainment (Firm)
2009
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Title
Acting Shakespeare [videorecording] / Ian McKellen ; produced by Andrew Susskind ; directed by Kirk Browning ; executive producer, David Susskind ; conceived by Ian McKellen.
Created/published
Port Washington, NY : E1 Entertainment, ©2009.
Description
1 videodisc (86 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet.
Associated name
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.
McKellen, Ian, performer, creator, host.
Browning, Kirk, 1921-2008, director.
Susskind, Andrew, producer.
Susskind, David, 1920-1987, producer.
E1 Entertainment (Firm)
Material base
metal plastic
Summary
Actor Ian McKellen performs scenes from Shakespeare's plays and reads selections from the sonnets, with supporting lecture material on the linguistic and cultural background of Shakespeare's work and on dramatic technique.
Language Note
Closed-captioned.
Note
"Includes an 8-page booklet with reflections by Ian McKellen"--Container.

Presented at the CBS Broadcast Center, New York City.

DVD release of the production originally filmed for television in 1982.
Cast
Ian McKellen.
System details
DVD ; fullscreen (1.33:1) presentation ; mono.
Genre/form
Filmed performances.
Place of creation/publication
United States -- New York (State).

Call number
DVD 213
Folger-specific note
266676. This record is unverified and may contain incorrect or incomplete information. Please consult Curator for assistance.

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