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.

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Jenny
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Black & White
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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
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