George Bernard Shaw

As a playwright, George Bernard Shaw created many unforgettable characters, but the most intriguing was his own. Shaw claimed to be a philosopher, novelist, socialist, statesman, dramatist, theologian, vegetarian, fanatic, and fluent liar. This Perspectives documentary sets the facts straight.

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: A&E Television Networks, LLC, Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase
Format: Video
Language:English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Infobase, [2010], c1996.
Physical Description:
1 streaming video file (25 min.) : sd., col., digital file.
Subjects:
Shaw, Bernard, -- 1856-1950.
British literature.
Drama -- 20th century.
English literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism.
Theater -- History -- 20th century.
Educational films.
Internet videos.
Online Access:Films on Demand - Click here for access
Contents:
  • Introduction (1:04)
  • Credits: George Bernard Shaw (0:40)
  • Shaw's Roles and Style (1:22)
  • Seeking Fortune in London (2:32)
  • Socialism and Art Criticism (1:38)
  • Shaw in Love (1:31)
  • Shaw's Plays (2:05)
  • Aging Public Figure (3:15)
  • Shaw on Acting in Public (1:27)
  • Globetrotter (2:21)
  • Shaw and Dictators (2:19)
  • Slowing Down (1:42)
  • Saying Goodbye (1:56)
  • Credits: George Bernard Shaw (0:45)

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