Hamlet
Photograph
1925 (photographed)
1925 (photographed)
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Photographic print from a production of Hamlet by William Shakespeare, at the Kingsway Theatre, August 25th 1925. The modern dress production was produced by Barry V. Jackson. The image includes Frank Vosper as the King and Colin Keith-Johnston as Hamlet.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Hamlet (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Photographic print mounted on card |
| Brief description | Photographic print of a scene from a production of Hamlet, at the Kingsway Theatre, August 25th 1925 |
| Physical description | Photographic print of a scene from a production of Hamlet, at the Kingsway Theatre, August 25th 1925. The portrait image shows a scene between Hamlet, played by Colin Keith-Johnston and the King, played by Frank Vosper. The scene depicts the king praying wearing a silk dressing gown and white bowie. He is kneeling in profile with his hands together in front of him. Behind the curtain is Hamlet wearing a black dinner jacket and holding a sword in his right hand. |
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| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
| Object history | Given to the Gabrielle Enthoven Collection by Sir Barry Jackson. |
| Literary reference | Hamlet |
| Summary | Photographic print from a production of Hamlet by William Shakespeare, at the Kingsway Theatre, August 25th 1925. The modern dress production was produced by Barry V. Jackson. The image includes Frank Vosper as the King and Colin Keith-Johnston as Hamlet. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.533-2016 |
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| Record created | September 2, 2016 |
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