Bibliograph

The two gentlemen of Verona, by William Shakespeare ; a BBC Television production in association with Time-Life Television ; produced by Shaun Sutton ; directed by Don Taylor

Type

Label

The two gentlemen of Verona, by William Shakespeare ; a BBC Television production in association with Time-Life Television ; produced by Shaun Sutton ; directed by Don Taylor

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

MPAA rating: Not rated

Main title

The two gentlemen of Verona

Oclc number

46360645

resource.otherEventInformation

Taped July 25-31, 1983 at the BBC Television studios in London

Responsibility statement

by William Shakespeare ; a BBC Television production in association with Time-Life Television ; produced by Shaun Sutton ; directed by Don Taylor

Runtime

137

Series statement

The complete dramatic works of William Shakespeare. Comedy

Summary

Close friends Valentine and Proteus become rivals for the hand of Silvia, daughter of the Duke of Milan, who has promised her to the foolish coward Thurio. Proteus has Valentine banished, but Silvia escapes to the forest to join him. Proteus follows, with Julia who dotes on him. After a confrontation, the Duke eventually allows Valentine and Silvia to wed, and Proteus marries Julia

Technique

live action

Classification

Contributor