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Shakespeare - In Opera! At The Duke Of York's… 1920
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"For the first time in history "The Merchant of Venice" has been set to music - And the daring composer is Adrian Beecham, 18 year old son of Sir Thomas Beecham." C/U of the young Beecham sitting at a desk writing with a quill pen. C/U of his score. Duke of York's Theatre.
"The Court scene...
Data
- Cataloguer:
- Jenny
- Stock:
- Black & White
- Sound:
- Mute
- Media URN:
- 36539
- Sort Number:
- EP 284
- Time in/Out:
- 01:44:31:00 / 01:46:44:00
- Canister:
- EP 284
- Film ID:
- 994.16
- Issue Date:
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