Hamlet [Toy Theater]

Cover from the “model theatre” of Hamlet, with figures based upon the 1948 film by Laurence Olivier and with original set designs by Roger Furse.
Characters from Olivier's Hamlet, which could be cut out and used in the “model theatre” of Hamlet
Set design by Roger Furse for the Great Hall in Olivier's Hamlet, reproduced for the toy theater
Set design by Roger Furse for a room in the castle in Olivier's Hamlet, reproduced for the toy theater
Set design by Roger Furse for the Queen's bedroom in Olivier's Hamlet, reproduced for the toy theater
Set design by Roger Furse for the graveyard in Olivier's Hamlet, reproduced for the toy theater

Title

Hamlet [Toy Theater]

Subject

Hamlet (Legendary character) Drama
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616, Film adaptations.

Description

A “model theatre” of Hamlet, with figures based upon the 1948 film by Laurence Olivier and with original set designs by Roger Furse.

Creator

Shakespeare, William, Olivier, Laurence, Furse, Roger

Source

Philbrick Art Collection, Special Collections, The Claremont Colleges Library

Publisher

London: Pollock

Date

c. 1948

Rights

For more information on copyright or permissions, please contact Honnold/Mudd Library Special Collections.

Language

English

Type

text
still image

Identifier

Philbrick Art Collection, Box 32, Folder 7; Special Collections, The Claremont Colleges Library

Citation

Shakespeare, William, Olivier, Laurence, Furse, Roger, “Hamlet [Toy Theater],” Interpretations of Shakespeare, or, What You Will, accessed May 14, 2024, https://shakespeareatclaremont.omeka.net/items/show/21.

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