An Annotated Guide to Audio-Visual Materials for Teaching Shakespeare
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' DOCUMENT RESUME ED 038 383 TE 000 962 AUTHOR Albert, Richard N. -2ITLE An Annotated Guide to Audio-Visual Materials for Teaching Shakespeare,, FTSIITTUTION National Council of Teachers of English, Champaign, Ill PET9DAT7. Nov 65 (JT F 12p.; Reprint from "English Journal," November 1965 AVAILA9LE FRO NOTE, 508 S. Sixth Street, Champaign, Ill. 61820 (Stock No. 08100, 10 for $2.00, prepaid) FDRS EDRS Price MF-0.25 MC-SO070 DFSCPIPIORS *Annotated Bibliographies, *Audiovisual Aids, *English Instruction, *English Literature, Films, Filmstrips, Film Study, Instructional Aids, Phonograph Records, *Renaissance Literature, Secondary Education, Seventeenth Century Literature, Sixteenth Century Literature, Theater Arts IDENTIFIFFS *Shakespeare A3STEACT Audio-visual materials, found in a variety of periodicals, catalogs, and reference works, are listed in this guide to expedite the process of finding appropriate classroom materials for a sudy of William Shakespeare in the classroom. Separate listings of films, filmstrips, and recordings are provided, with subdivisions for "The Plays" and "Shakespeare and his Age." Included with ech entry is a brief annotation of the content, the names of performing artists, the length, and the rental or purchasing costs° An index of producers and distributors is also provided. (JB) Reprinted from The English Journal, November, 1965 An Annotated Guide to Audio-Visual Materials for Teaching Shakespeare Richard N. Albert Instructor in English Illinois State University Normal, Illinois THE EXTENSIVE andintensivemeans exhaustive. However, most teach- study of Shakespeare and his worksers should be able to find aids that will, if is reflected in the profusion of volumesproperly used, make the study of Shake- devoted to Shakespeare. In 1964, duringspeare and his plays more interesting and the c .;lebration of the 400th anniversaryrewarding for their students. of the birth of this greatest of all Eng- No attempt has been madeto be selec- lish writers, wewere once again re-tive nor to offer evaluations. Mypurpose minded of the universal popularity andis simply to indicate the great quantity of importance of Shakespeare. materials available and to state briefly Indeed, much has been written, andwhat the contents of the materialsare. much is being written. As teachers ofWhere possible, however, I have made English, we know thatwe do not have toreference to reviews by competentre- do much searching to find books whichviewersinhighlyrespectednational will help us in our preparation for andmagazines and professional journals which presentation of. Shakespeare. However,are close at hand in most schools. securing appropriate audio-visual mate- The films, filmstrips, and recordings rials for classroom use is anothermatter.listed in this guide have been gathered Usually, we cannot go to the nearestfrom a variety of periodicals, catalogues. library and readily pickup somethingand reference works. Those sources hav- related, for instance, to our study of Mac-ing the greatest wealth of information in beth. We must find out, somewhere, whatthis area are volumes of the Educational is available and where these itemscan beFilm Guide and the Filmstrip Guide rented or purchased, and then order whatpublished by the H. W. Wilson Com- we feel will be useful. Often, the processpany; film rental catalogues from major of finding out what is available is time-universities; the Schwann Long Playing consuming. This involves obtaining andRecord Catalog; and the NCTE publica- searching through audio-visual cataloguestion, An Annotated List of Recordings and reference works. Nevertheless, ifoneinthe Language Arts, compiled and does take the time to look, he will findedited by Morris Schreiber. that there is much to be had. Films, of course, are quite costly. Most It is hoped that the audio-visual guideof the films listedare available on a rental presented here will serve asa timesaverbasis from university rental bureaus, such for those who find profitable theuse ofas the Bureau of Audio Visual Instruction films, filmstrips, and recordings. A briefof the University of Wisconsin. Larger glance over the following lists will revealsecondary schools might find it possible that an abundance of material coveringto purchase several basic films. co the Elizabethan Age, Shakespeare's life, Filmstrips and recordings,on the other Lkj the Elizabethan theater, and Shakespeare'shand, are relatively inexpensive. Depart- plays is available. The listsare by noments of English should think seriously of U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH,EDUCATION & WELFARE OFFICE Oi EDUCATION THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN REPRODUCED EXACTLY AS RECEIVED FROM THE PERSON OR ORGANIZATION ORIGINATING IT. POINTS OF VIEW OR OPINIONS, STATED DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT OFFICIAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION POSITION CO POLICY. AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIALS FORTEACHING SHAKESPEARE 705 requesting a certain amount ofmoney in playlets which show Caesaras he their yearly budgets to make possible was seen by Plutarch, Shakespeare, purchases of recordings and filmstrips. In Shaw, and Caesar himself. Louis this way a fine recording-filmstrip library Calhern and Claude Rainsappear in can be built up over a period of years. thisfilm. Many excellent filmstrips and recordings 5.Hamlet. (Baylor, 20 min., color). may be purchased through the National This film includes the majorscenes. Council of Teachers of English. Also, It shows the five-stagearea and Educational Audio Visual, Inc. offers discusses costumes and make-up. an 6.Hamlet. (United World, 159 min., exceptionally fine selection. B&W). The full-length J. Arthur The guide that follows is divided into Rank filmstarringSir Laurence four parts: Films, Filmstrips, Recordings, Olivier. Because of its length,spe- and Index of Producers and Distributors. cial arrangements would haveto be Each of the first three divisions is sub- made for the showing of this film. divided into two parts: The Plays and 7.Humanities:What Happensin Shakespeare and His Age. The listings in "Hamlet." (EBF, 28 min., color). the subdivisions are numbered and alpha- Professor Maynard Mack andmem- betized by titles. Sources for reviewsare bers of the Stratford Shakespearean entered parenthetically following item Festival Company present andana- descriptions. lyze Hamlet asa ghost story, a detective story, and a revengestory. 8.Julius Caesar. (Brandon, 90 min., V. Films B&W). A highly-praised, indepen- The titles of filmsare followed by dently-made film starring Charlton abbreviations of thenames of the firms Heston. 9.Julius from which they are available; fullnames Caesar.(Eastin, 19min., and addresses of these firmsare found in B&W). A presentation of Antony's the last section of this guide. Also given funeral oration, starring Leo Genn is the number of minutes as Antony. a film runs. 10.Julius Caesar. (Films, Inc., 121 min., Finally, whether the film is black and B&W). The MGM production white, colored, or both, is indicated. starringMarlonBrando,James Mason, John Gielgud, Greer Gar- A. The Plays: son, and Deborah Kerr. 1. Antony and Cleopatra, Act 111, 11.JuliusCaesar.(YAF, 33 min., Scene 8. (United World, 13 min., B&W). A condensation of the Par- B&W). The Old Vic Repertory thianProductions'filmstarring Company performs an incident after Robert Speaight as Caesar and Cecil thesplitbetweenCaesarand Trouncer as Brutus. Antony. 12.Julius Caesar, Act IV, Scene 3. 2.Antony and Cleopatra. (YAF, 36 (United World, 13 min., B&W). min., B&W). A condensation of the Brutus' and Cassius' quarrel in the play presented by a professional tent, performed by the Old Vic cast. Produced by Parthian Pro- Repertory Company. ductions, England. 13.Julius Caesar, Forum Scene. (Inter. 3. The Assassination of Julius Caesar. Film Bureau, 16 min., B&W). The (YAF, 27 min., B&W). A "first- forum scene from the Charlton Hes- hand" account of the assassination ton film. from the one-time CBS-television 14.Julius Caesar: Rise of the Roman "You Are There" series. Empire. (EBF, 22 min., color or 4.Four Views of Caesar. (Film Asso- B&W). Shot on the set of "The ciates, 23 min., B&W). Produced by Fall of the Roman Empire," this CBS News, the film presents four study of Caesar and the rise of the , mermammensFerwmim NERIMPIRRIMMEIMPRIMMIMMIMLIMIMM 706 ENGLISH JOURNAL Roman Empire presents good his- ase of familiar passages and im- torical background for the play. portant actions. 15.King Lear. (United World, 13 min., 25.Othello. (Eastin, 44 min., B&W). B&W). A presentation of Act I, A condensed version starring John Scene 4, by the Old Vic Repertory Slater, Sebastian Cabot, and Luanne Company. Shaw. 16.Macbeth.(Association,120 min., 26.Othello. (United World, 13 min., B&W). Produced by the National B&W). Act III, Scene 3, presented Broadcasting Company for Hall- by the Old Vic Repertory Com- mark Cards. Judith Anderson and pany. Maurice Evans star in this kinescope 27.Romeo and Juliet. (Contemp. Films, recording of the Hallmark "Hall 138 min., color). The British prod- of Fame"televisionproduction. uction starring Susan Shentall and Showings of this film are restricted Laurence Harvey. to minimum audiences of 75 persons 28.Romeo and Juliet. (TFC, 39 min., in high schools and colleges. B&W). Presents scenes dealing with 17.Macbeth. (Brandon, 85 min., B&W). the love story of Romeo and Juliet. A condensationoftheOrson From the MGM production starring Welles' production starring Orson Norma Shearer and Leslie Howard. Welles, Roddy McDowell, and Dan 29.Shikespeare and Kronborg. (Danish, O'Herlihy. 10Mill., B&W). Excerpts from 18.Macbeth. (Eastin, 16 min., B&W). Hamlet. The film shows the castle Themurderandsleepwalking as Shakespeare may have seen it. scenes performed by Cathleen Nes- 30.Twelfth Night. (Brandon, 88 min., bit and Wilfred Lawson. color). A Russian production with 19.Macbeth. (United World, 13 min., English itialogue. B&W). Act II, Scene 2, presented 31.Tutiftb Night. (United World, 13 by the Old Vic Repertory Com- min., B&W). Act II, Scene 5, pre- pany. semed by the Old Vic Repertory 20.Marc Antony of Rome. (TFC, 25 pany. min., B&W). Adapted from the 32.The Winter's Tale. (United World, Paramount production of Cleopatra, 3 min., B&W).