The Mystery of Charles Dickens

DVD 2001

This remarkable one-man play brilliantly interweaves Dickens' turbulent life story with some of his most memorable fictional characters - brought to life by Simon Callow's breathtaking performance at the Albery Theatre, London.

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Ackroyd, Peter, 1949- Film adaptations

Ackroyd, Peter, 1949- Television adaptations

Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870

Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 Characters

Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 Drama

Monodramas England

Novelists, English 19th century Drama

One-person shows (Performing arts)

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ISBN:

076972826X

Description:

1 videodisc (90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
polychrome
digital
optical
Dolby
video file
DVD video

Target Audience Note:

CHVR: NR

Notes:

Based on play by Peter Ackroyd
Camera, Barrie Dodd ... [et al.] ; editors, Jo Ann Kaplan, Russel King
Callow, Simon
DVD; Dolby Digital

Control Number:

533437

UPC:

032031282698

Other Authors:

Ackroyd, Peter, 1949-
Albery Theatre (London)
Callow, Simon, 1949- performer
Dickenson, Frances, director
Garland, Patrick, director

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