The Jew of Malta
Masterfully filmed using detailed period costumes and professional performers, this pitch-black comedy from the satirical pen of Christopher Marlowe-the only film adaptation of Marlowe's brilliant drama-depicts hypocritical Christians, bloodthirsty Muslims, and one murderous Jew at his stereoty...
| Other Authors: | Morse, Douglas C.,, Marlowe, Christopher, 1564-1593., Terry, Patrick (Producer), Grandfather Films., Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Films Media Group. |
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| Format: | DVD |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Films for the Humanities & Sciences,
[2014]
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| Physical Description: |
1 videodisc (106 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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| Summary: |
Masterfully filmed using detailed period costumes and professional performers, this pitch-black comedy from the satirical pen of Christopher Marlowe-the only film adaptation of Marlowe's brilliant drama-depicts hypocritical Christians, bloodthirsty Muslims, and one murderous Jew at his stereotypical worst. How popular and influential was The Jew of Malta in its time? Shakespeare himself drew upon the play's characters to create Shylock and Jessica for The Merchant of Venice and borrowed liberally from a balcony scene to write his own for Romeo and Juliet. |
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| Item Description: |
Originally produced by Grandfather Films 2012; copyright 2014 by Films for the Humanities & Sciences. Film is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences. The Jew of Malta: Prologue (1:40) -- The Jew of Malta: Act I, scene i (8:21) -- The Jew of Malta: Act I, scene ii (18:59) -- The Jew of Malta: Act II, scene i (3:48) -- The Jew of Malta: Act II, scene iii (15:06) -- The Jew of Malta: Act III, scene i (1:48) -- The Jew of Malta: Act III, scene ii (3:14) -- The Jew of Malta: Act III, scene iii (4:35) -- The Jew of Malta: Act III, scene iv (5:00) -- The Jew of Malta: Act III, scene vi (2:54) -- The Jew of Malta: Act IV, scene i (9:09) -- The Jew of Malta: Act III, scene v (1:21) -- The Jew of Malta: Act IV, scene ii (6:03) -- The Jew of Malta: Act IV, scene iii (0:29) -- The Jew of Malta: Act IV, scene iv (4:01) -- The Jew of Malta: Act V, scene i (5:21) -- The Jew of Malta: Act V, scene ii (4:16) -- The Jew of Malta: Act V, scene iii (0:50) -- The Jew of Malta: Act V, scene v (7:04) -- Credits: The Jew of Malta (1:57). Masterfully filmed using detailed period costumes and professional performers, this pitch-black comedy from the satirical pen of Christopher Marlowe-the only film adaptation of Marlowe's brilliant drama-depicts hypocritical Christians, bloodthirsty Muslims, and one murderous Jew at his stereotypical worst. How popular and influential was The Jew of Malta in its time? Shakespeare himself drew upon the play's characters to create Shylock and Jessica for The Merchant of Venice and borrowed liberally from a balcony scene to write his own for Romeo and Juliet. Closed-captioned. |
| Physical Description: |
1 videodisc (106 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |