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John Barrymore reads Shakespeare.

Title: John Barrymore reads Shakespeare. [Vol. 1] [sound recording].
Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.
Publication: [S.l.] : Audio Rarities, [196-?]

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Description

1 sound disc : analog, 33 1/3 rpm; 12 in.

Summary

Dramatic readings from four Shakespearean plays are introduced by John Barrymore, who sets the stage and tells his own feelings about the plays and characters. He is accompanied at times by other actors, sound effects, and music.

Uniform Title

Plays. Selections

Alternative Title

Plays.

Subject

Drama > 16th century

Note

Audio Rarities: 2280 (on container: LPA 2280).
Contains scenes from Hamlet, Twelfth Night, King Richard III, and Macbeth.
Program notes on container.

Event (note)

Recorded from radio broadcasts in 1937 made shortly before Barrymore's death.

Contents

Hamlet. Ghost scene ; Instructions to the Players ; Now I am alone ; To be or not to be -- Twelfth night. Sir Toby Belch ; Malvolio's letter scene -- Richard III. Gloucester's speech ; Was ever woman? ; Tyrell scene ; News of Richmond ; Ghost scene ; Battle scene -- Macbeth. If it were done ; Thane of Cawdor ; Battle scene ; Tomorrow and tomorrow.

Call Number

*LZR 11905

OCLC

4678535

Author

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.

Title

John Barrymore reads Shakespeare. [Vol. 1] [sound recording].

Imprint

[S.l.] : Audio Rarities, [196-?]

Performer

Performed by John Barrymore.

Event

Recorded from radio broadcasts in 1937 made shortly before Barrymore's death.

Added Author

Barrymore, John, 1882-1942. Performer

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Hamlet. Selections.

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Twelfth night. Selections.

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Macbeth. Selections.

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. King Richard III. Selections.

Publisher No.

2280 Audio Rarities

LPA 2280 Audio Rarities

Research Call Number

*LZR 11905 Program notes on container.

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