The Taming of the Shrew (1952 film)

The Taming of the Shrew
Based onThe Taming of the Shrew
by William Shakespeare
Directed byDesmond Davis
StarringStanley Baker
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
Production companyBBC
Original release
NetworkBBC
Release1952 (1952)

The Taming of the Shrew is a 1952 British television play adapted from The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare. It starred Stanley Baker and Margaret Johnston. [1]

Reference

The Guardian called it "quick and amusing".[2] The Evening Standard called it "a worthy memorial to Shakespeare".[3] The Evening Sentinel called it "a most enjoyable affair".[4]

References

  1. ^ Vagg, Stephen (28 December 2025). "Forgotten British Moguls: Stanley Baker". Filmink. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
  2. ^ "Television". The Guardian. 23 April 1952. p. 5.
  3. ^ "The shrew leaves TV with a Wink". Evening Standard. 21 April 1952. p. 5.
  4. ^ "Shakespeare play". Evening Sentinel. 23 April 1952. p. 3.
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