Research Catalog

Details

Additional authors

1. Mielziner, Jo, 1901-1976
2. Nebraska Educational Television Network

Description

1. 1 videocassette (15 min.) : sd., b&w; 3/4 in. (U-matic)

Summary

1. Scenic designer Jo Mielziner describes the process he followed in designing the original Broadway production of Arthur Miller's Death of a salesman in 1949. Beginning with his first reading of the script, Mielziner details his discussions with Miller and director Elia Kazan, and also analyzes some of the technical problems presented by the play. Mielziner speaks from a prepared text and addresses the camera; no interviewer is present.

Alternative title

1. Mielziner on design
2. Jo Mielziner interview
3. Interview with Jo Mielziner

Subject

1. Mielziner, Jo, 1901-1976 > Friends and associates
2. Theater > Production and direction
3. Miller, Arthur, 1915-2005 > Friends and associates
4. Mielziner, Jo, 1901-1976 > Interviews
5. Theater > New York (State) > New York
6. Theaters > Stage-setting and scenery
7. Kazan, Elia > Friends and associates
8. Miller, Arthur, 1915-2005 > Death of a salesman
9. Interviews

Genre/Form

1. Interviews.

Call number

1. NCOX 1389

Note

1. No credits on tape.

Linking entry (note)

1. Forms part of the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive, Billy Rose Theatre Division.

Title

1. [Jo Mielziner on designing Death of a salesman] [videorecording] / [Produced for the Nebraska Educational Television Network]

Imprint

1. Lincoln, Neb., 1965.

Linking entry

1. Forms part of the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive, Billy Rose Theatre Division.

Added author

1. Mielziner, Jo, 1901-1976, interviewee.
2. Nebraska Educational Television Network.

Research call number

1. NCOX 1389