The Poet's Eye (1964)
A tribute to William Shakespeare devised by Geoffrey Buckland-Smith and made in connection with the quatro-centenary celebrations. Spoken extracts from Shakespeare's works (read by Stephen Murray) blend with visuals of scenes in Britain today which illustrate his references to countryside or childhood, and the sea or to the taverns and trades of London. Includes sequence of Olivier as Henry V and is accompanied by period music on the lute by Desmond Dupré.
Director: Gordon Hales
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: January 2, 1964
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Production: COI
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Poet's Eye about?
- A tribute to William Shakespeare devised by Geoffrey Buckland-Smith and made in connection with the quatro-centenary celebrations. Spoken extracts from Shakespeare's works (read by Stephen Murray) blend with visuals of scenes in Britain today which illustrate his references to countryside or childhood, and the sea or to the taverns and trades of London. Includes sequence of Olivier as Henry V and is accompanied by period music on the lute by Desmond Dupré.
- Who directed The Poet's Eye?
- The Poet's Eye was directed by Gordon Hales.
- Who stars in The Poet's Eye?
- The Poet's Eye stars Stephen Murray.
- How long is The Poet's Eye?
- The Poet's Eye has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is The Poet's Eye?
- The Poet's Eye is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Poet's Eye produced?
- The Poet's Eye was produced in United Kingdom.