Bibliograph

King Lear, Omnibus - Peter Brook's production [of the play] by William Shakespeare ; Omnibus produced by Robert Saudek Associates ; producer, Fred Rickey ; director, Andrew McCullough

Type

Label

King Lear, Omnibus - Peter Brook's production [of the play] by William Shakespeare ; Omnibus produced by Robert Saudek Associates ; producer, Fred Rickey ; director, Andrew McCullough

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

King Lear

Oclc number

496023952

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Originally broadcast live on CBS Oct. 11, 1953, on the television program Omnibus

Responsibility statement

Omnibus - Peter Brook's production [of the play] by William Shakespeare ; Omnibus produced by Robert Saudek Associates ; producer, Fred Rickey ; director, Andrew McCullough

Runtime

Summary

King Lear of Britain has decided to divide his kingdom into three parts, and to hand over the responsibilities of ruling to his three daughters. The two oldest daughters, Goneril and Regan, flatter their father insincerely, and are rewarded. Cordelia, the youngest, sincerely loves her father, but she cannot match her sisters' skill at false adulation. The king takes away her portion of the kingdom, despite the pleadings of some of his most loyal nobles. It is not long before Goneril and Regan reveal their deep ingratitude, and soon the old king finds himself in a confusing and desperate position

Target audience

general

Technique

live action

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King Lear, the historic Omnibus productionArchive of American Television presents

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