Early English drama

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Date
1975
Summary
Presents the second shepherds' play as it would have been performed in the medieval period as an introduction to the English mystery play, precursor of modern drama. Presents performances of Quem quaeritis and Abraham and Isaac.
Contributors
Arcamone, Carlo; Delaney, Michael; Gwillim, Jack; Mantell, Harold; Meredith, Peter; Rose, Martial
Publisher
Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Subjects
European Culture; British Culture; English Culture; Performing Arts, Music; Religion; Performing Arts; Theater; Religion, Philosophy; Mysteries and miracle-plays; Religious drama
Locations
North America; United States; New Jersey
Collection
Films@UM
Unit
Distinctive Media Collections
Language
English
Rights Statement
In Copyright
Terms of Use
Access is restricted to patrons at the University of Maryland.
Physical Description
52 minutes; color
Notes
Access
Access condition: campus-only.
Creation/Production Credits
Text of plays edited by Martial Rose; consultant, Peter Meredith; director of photography, Michael Delaney; editor, Carlo Arcamone; narrator, Jack Gwillim.
Other Identifiers
Filename: lms-089846; Fedora 2 PID: umd:1167; Handle Identifier: hdl:1903.1/730; OCLC: ocm08750852; Catalog Key: alephsys001106466

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