| Description |
1 videodisc (117 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Series |
Gilbert & Sullivan favorites collection.
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| System Details |
DVD; Dolby digital stereo. |
| Note |
Available as part of a set of 5 discs. |
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Originally broadcast on PBS television and the BBC in 1982. |
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Features: an introduction to the opera by Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., "Making of featurette", Gilbert & Sullivan profile, song index and companion booklet featuring the Pirates of Penzance libretto. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Credits |
Composer, Arthur Sullivan ; libretto, W.S. Gilbert. |
| Performer |
Cast: Keith Michell (The Major-General), Alexander Oliver (Frederic), Janis Kelly (Mabel), Paul Hudson (Sergeant of Police), Peter Allen (The Pirate King) ; London Symphony Orchestra ; Alexander Faris, conductor ; Ambrosian Opera Chorus ; John McCarthy, chorus master. |
| Summary |
Pirate apprentice Frederic becomes a pirate because of his sense of duty and he plans to go to the police and have his teachers arrested. |
| Subject |
Operas -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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Musicals -- Videodiscs.
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| Genre |
Musical films.
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| Added Author |
Michell, Keith.
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Oliver, Alexander (Tenor)
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Kelly, Janis, 1954-
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Hudson, Paul, 1945-
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Allen, Peter, 1920-
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De Paul, Judith.
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Faris, Alexander.
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McCarthy, John, 1919-2009.
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Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900.
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Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), 1836-1911.
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London Symphony Orchestra.
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Ambrosian Opera Chorus.
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Goldcrest Films International.
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Acorn Media (Firm)
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| Note |
Container title: Gilbert & Sullivan The Pirates of Penzance |
| ISBN |
1569385335 |
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9781569385333 |
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1569385475 (set) |
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9781569385470 (set) |
| Standard No. |
054961533596 |
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054961547593 (set) |
| Music No. |
AMP-5335 Acorn Media |
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AMP-5475 Acorn Media (set) |
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