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An American Conservatory Theatre production of Rostand's romantic comedy. Cyrano de Bergerac is in love with the beautiful Roxanne, but is convinced that she would never return his passion because of his large nose. Roxanne falls in love with Cyrano's poetic words, although she believes...

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Corporate Authors: American Conservatory Theater, WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.), Broadway Theatre Archive
Other Authors: Hooker, Brian, 1880-1946, Donat, Peter, Mason, Marsha, Crosby, Kathryn, 1933-, Ball, William, 1931-1991, Herman, Matthew N., Franchini, Bruce, Venza, Jac, Rostand, Edmond, 1868-1918
Format: Video VHS
Language:English
Published: [New York, N.Y.] : Broadway Theatre Archive, [1999?]
Subjects:
Cyrano de Bergerac, > 1619-1655 > Drama.
Rostand, Edmond, > 1868-1918 > Film adaptations.
Feature films.
Television plays.
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Summary:An American Conservatory Theatre production of Rostand's romantic comedy. Cyrano de Bergerac is in love with the beautiful Roxanne, but is convinced that she would never return his passion because of his large nose. Roxanne falls in love with Cyrano's poetic words, although she believes them to be those of the handsome, tongue-tied hero, Christain. A discussion on the American Conservatory Theatre is presented after the play.
Item Description:Videocassette release of Thirteen/WNET for Great Performances, Theater in America on PBS, originally broadcast Feb. 6, 1974.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videocassette (150 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
Format:VHS.
Production Credits:Executive producer, Jac Venza ; English translation by Brian Hooker ; adapted for television by Dennis Powers ; associate producer, Linday Law.