The cherry orchard. Part 2, Comedy or tragedy? /

Discusses why one of the greatest directors of drama could view the Cherry orchard as a tragedy, while the author labeled it a comedy. Shows how Chekhov dramatizes interior action and points out what is meant by the subtext of Chekhov's plays.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author:	Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational Corporation
Other Authors:	Stapleton, Maureen, Moffat, Donald, 1930-, Sternhagen, Frances, 1930-, Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904
Format:	Video VHS
Language:	English
Published:	Chicago, Ill. : The Corporation, [1980?]
Subjects:	Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, > 1860-1904.

Description
Summary:	Discusses why one of the greatest directors of drama could view the Cherry orchard as a tragedy, while the author labeled it a comedy. Shows how Chekhov dramatizes interior action and points out what is meant by the subtext of Chekhov's plays.
Item Description:	Originally released in 1967. "47714." Videorecording.
Physical Description:	1 videocassette (22 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
Format:	VHS.
Production Credits:	Director of photography, Joseph Brun ; editor, Robert Johnson ; music, Ezra Laderman, Filmsounds.