William Shakespeare: Background for His Works

Duration: 14 min

Year Published: 1950

Creator: Coronet Films

Color: Color

Credits: David A. Smart (producer); William G. Brink

Description: Studies the life of Shakespeare by visiting such historic spots as Kenilworth Castle, Stratford-on-Avon, Anne Hathaway's Cottage, The George Inn, the Tower of London. Windsor Castle, the county of Warwick, the Dover cliffs, and a heath. Presents very brief episodes from five of his best known plays, and discusses the functional structure of the Globe Theater. Points out the genius reflected by his understanding of the eternal human passions that characterize his created world of people and link yesterday with today.

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