Hamlet
Photograph
1925 (photographed)
1925 (photographed)
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Photographic print of a scene 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 photograph includes the King played by Frank Vosper, the Queen played by Dorothy Massingham and Hamlet played by Colin Keith-Johnston.
Object details
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| 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 landscape photograph includes Dorothy Massingham as the Queen, Frank Vosper as the King, A. Bromley Davenport as Polonius and Colin Keith-Johnston as Hamlet. The scene takes place in the court with stone steps at the centre of stage, with two tall windows and a set of three chairs at the back of stage. By the steps, on the right side is Hamlet in modern dress wearing a black suit, standing in profile and reading a book. At the centre is Polonius in a black suit and pinstriped tie. To the left are the King and Queen standing next to each oter looking towards Hamlet. |
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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 of a scene 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 photograph includes the King played by Frank Vosper, the Queen played by Dorothy Massingham and Hamlet played by Colin Keith-Johnston. |
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| Accession number | S.543-2016 |
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| Record created | September 7, 2016 |
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