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De Profundis: Oscar Wilde, October 16, 1854 - November 30, 1900

Title
De Profundis: Oscar Wilde, October 16, 1854 - November 30, 1900 [videorecording] / Presented by The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts ; produced and directed by Alan J. Pally ; [video prod. company] Parker/Hodges Productions.
Publication
New York, c 2006.

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Additional Authors
  • Pally, Alan J
  • Davis, Jacqueline Z. (Jacqueline Zurat), 1946-
  • Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900.
  • Langtry, Lillie, 1853-1929.
  • Housman, A. E. (Alfred Edward), 1859-1936.
  • Moore, Charlotte, 1939-
  • Shaffer, Peter, 1926-2016
  • Albee, Edward, 1928-2016
  • Jones, Cherry, 1956-
  • Hunter, Kim, 1922-2002
  • Conwell, Mary K
  • Quinn, Christine, 1966-
  • New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, producer.
  • Parker/Hodges Productions.
Description
1 videodisc (DVD) (88 min.) : sd., col.; 4 3/4 in.
Summary
Program devoted to the life and work of playwright, poet, and wit Oscar Wilde, in observance of the 100th anniversary of his death. Readings derive from Wilde's writings and material written about him, including the memoirs of actress Lily Langtry and poet A. E. Housman. Speakers also discuss the history of the New York Public Library's Jefferson Market branch, where the program was held, and the ongoing renovation of the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
Alternative Title
  • Man of some importance: Oscar Wilde and the Performing Arts
  • Oscar Wilde and the Performing Arts
Subjects
Genre/Form
Drama.
Note
  • Copy of program available.
  • This program was presented as part of a series entitled A man of some importance: Oscar Wilde and the Performing Arts.
  • Taped in 2000, but copyrighted in 2006.
Access (note)
  • Restricted to qualified researchers.
Performer (note)
  • Introductory remarks: Alan J. Pally and Jacqueline Z. Davis.
  • Readings and commentary: Charlotte Moore, Peter Shaffer, Edward Albee, Cherry Jones, Kim Hunter, Mary K. Conwell, and Christine Quinn.
Event (note)
  • Videotaped at the Jefferson Market Regional Library, New York, N.Y., Nov. 30, 2000.
Call Number
NCOV 3745
OCLC
775453275
Title
De Profundis: Oscar Wilde, October 16, 1854 - November 30, 1900 [videorecording] / Presented by The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts ; produced and directed by Alan J. Pally ; [video prod. company] Parker/Hodges Productions.
Imprint
New York, c 2006.
Access
Restricted to qualified researchers.
Cast
Introductory remarks: Alan J. Pally and Jacqueline Z. Davis.
Readings and commentary: Charlotte Moore, Peter Shaffer, Edward Albee, Cherry Jones, Kim Hunter, Mary K. Conwell, and Christine Quinn.
Event
Videotaped at the Jefferson Market Regional Library, New York, N.Y., Nov. 30, 2000.
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Added Author
Pally, Alan J, producer.
Pally, Alan J, director.
Pally, Alan J, speaker.
Davis, Jacqueline Z. (Jacqueline Zurat), 1946- speaker.
Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900.
Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900. Ballad of Reading Gaol.
Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900. De Profundis.
Langtry, Lillie, 1853-1929.
Housman, A. E. (Alfred Edward), 1859-1936.
Moore, Charlotte, 1939- speaker.
Shaffer, Peter, 1926-2016, speaker.
Albee, Edward, 1928-2016, speaker.
Jones, Cherry, 1956- speaker.
Hunter, Kim, 1922-2002, speaker.
Conwell, Mary K, speaker.
Quinn, Christine, 1966- speaker.
New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, producer.
Parker/Hodges Productions.
Research Call Number
NCOV 3745
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