Ambrose Video Publishing
Overview
| Works: | 3,276 works in 6,737 publications in 1 language and 125,374 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Television adaptations Film adaptations Made-for-TV movies Television plays History Historical television programs Historical films Televised performances Comedy films |
| Roles: | fds, Distributor, prn, Publisher, Producer |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 822.33 |
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Most widely held works by
Ambrose Video Publishing
The tempest by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
37 editions published between 1979 and 2018 in English and held by 1,852 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Television adaption of Shakespeare's play revolving around an enchanted island, an exiled Duke, young lovers, and a framework of conspiracy
37 editions published between 1979 and 2018 in English and held by 1,852 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Television adaption of Shakespeare's play revolving around an enchanted island, an exiled Duke, young lovers, and a framework of conspiracy
The Taming of the Shrew by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
33 editions published between 1980 and 2010 in English and held by 1,844 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The marriage of two strong-minded people provides the spark for a comic confrontation between the sexes: The "shrew," Katharina, is so ill-tempered she seems unlikely to find a husband. Her father refuses to let her younger sister marry until Katherina is off his hands. Petruchio appears, marries Katharina, and "tames" her so well that he wins a bet with two other men on a test of their wives' obedience
33 editions published between 1980 and 2010 in English and held by 1,844 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The marriage of two strong-minded people provides the spark for a comic confrontation between the sexes: The "shrew," Katharina, is so ill-tempered she seems unlikely to find a husband. Her father refuses to let her younger sister marry until Katherina is off his hands. Petruchio appears, marries Katharina, and "tames" her so well that he wins a bet with two other men on a test of their wives' obedience
Romeo & Juliet by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
46 editions published between 1978 and 2010 in English and held by 1,815 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A dramatization of Shakespeare's play entitled Romeo & Juliet
46 editions published between 1978 and 2010 in English and held by 1,815 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A dramatization of Shakespeare's play entitled Romeo & Juliet
William Shakespeare's A Midsummer night's dream by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
39 editions published between 1981 and 2010 in English and held by 1,802 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shakespeare's play about devilish fairies, bedeviled lovers and tradesmen-actors. Plots intertwine as entangled love affairs, the comical performance of a "play within a play" by the tradesmen of Athens, and the antics in fairyland among King Oberon and his queen Titania produce a bizarre series of entanglements, but all ends happily
39 editions published between 1981 and 2010 in English and held by 1,802 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shakespeare's play about devilish fairies, bedeviled lovers and tradesmen-actors. Plots intertwine as entangled love affairs, the comical performance of a "play within a play" by the tradesmen of Athens, and the antics in fairyland among King Oberon and his queen Titania produce a bizarre series of entanglements, but all ends happily
A performance of Macbeth by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
41 editions published between 1981 and 2010 in English and held by 1,769 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Driven by ambition and an unscrupulous wife, Macbeth murders the King of Scotland and claims the throne for himself. Haunted by ghosts and vexed by witches, he and his wife descend into the depths of madness and paranoia as they crumble beneath the weight of their crimes
41 editions published between 1981 and 2010 in English and held by 1,769 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Driven by ambition and an unscrupulous wife, Macbeth murders the King of Scotland and claims the throne for himself. Haunted by ghosts and vexed by witches, he and his wife descend into the depths of madness and paranoia as they crumble beneath the weight of their crimes
As you like it by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
45 editions published between 1978 and 2010 in English and held by 1,723 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a dramatization of William Shakespeare's play, a pastoral romance set in the Forest of Arden in medieval France
45 editions published between 1978 and 2010 in English and held by 1,723 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a dramatization of William Shakespeare's play, a pastoral romance set in the Forest of Arden in medieval France
The Merchant of Venice by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
39 editions published between 1980 and 2010 in English and held by 1,580 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Blending tragedy and comedy, this play presents contrasts and ambiguities, the complexities of which lie in the character Shylock, its captivating villain. Is he a villain, a buffoon, or tragic hero?
39 editions published between 1980 and 2010 in English and held by 1,580 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Blending tragedy and comedy, this play presents contrasts and ambiguities, the complexities of which lie in the character Shylock, its captivating villain. Is he a villain, a buffoon, or tragic hero?
Antony & Cleopatra by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
44 editions published between 1980 and 2010 in English and held by 1,542 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Octavius Caesar, Marc Antony, and Lepidus form the triumvirate, the three rulers of the Roman Empire. Antony, though married to Fulvia, spends his time in Egypt, living a life of decadence and conducting an affair with Queen Cleopatra. In Antony's absence, Caesar and Lepidus worry about Pompey's increasing strength. Caesar condemns Antony for neglecting his duties as a statesman and military officer. Hearing that his wife, Fulvia, has died and that Pompey is raising an army to rebel against the triumvirate, Antony feels he must return to Rome. Caesar and Antony try to patch up their quarrel through the marriage of Antony to Caesar's sister Octavia. In Egypt, Cleopatra is told that Antony has married and is furious with jealousy. However, when the messenger says that Octavia is not very beautiful, Cleopatra feels confident that she can win Antony back. The triumvirs meet Pompey, who agrees to keep peace in exchange for control of Sicily and Sardinia. When Antony and Octavia leave for Athens, Caesar breaks his truce, wages war against Pompey, and defeats him. After using Lepidus's army to secure a victory, he imprisons Lepidus. Antony learns this with anger; Octavia pleads him to stay friends with her brother. Antony sends her to Rome, then returns to Cleopatra. In Egypt he raises an army to fight Caesar. Antony decides to fight him at sea, although Caesar has the better navy; and he allows Cleopatra to command a ship, ignoring the protests of Enobarbus, his best friend. Enobarbus deserts him and joins Caesar's army, but then in remorse kills himself. Antony's forces lose the battle when Cleopatra's ship flees and Antony's follows, leaving the rest of the fleet vulnerable to attack. Antony swears he will kill Cleopatra, so she sends word that she has committed suicide. Full of grief, Antony commands his attendant to kill him, but the man kills himself instead. Antony then falls on his own sword. Caesar takes Cleopatra prisoner, planning to display her in Rome as a trophy, but she kills herself with the help of several poisonous asps. Caesar has the two lovers buried beside each other
44 editions published between 1980 and 2010 in English and held by 1,542 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Octavius Caesar, Marc Antony, and Lepidus form the triumvirate, the three rulers of the Roman Empire. Antony, though married to Fulvia, spends his time in Egypt, living a life of decadence and conducting an affair with Queen Cleopatra. In Antony's absence, Caesar and Lepidus worry about Pompey's increasing strength. Caesar condemns Antony for neglecting his duties as a statesman and military officer. Hearing that his wife, Fulvia, has died and that Pompey is raising an army to rebel against the triumvirate, Antony feels he must return to Rome. Caesar and Antony try to patch up their quarrel through the marriage of Antony to Caesar's sister Octavia. In Egypt, Cleopatra is told that Antony has married and is furious with jealousy. However, when the messenger says that Octavia is not very beautiful, Cleopatra feels confident that she can win Antony back. The triumvirs meet Pompey, who agrees to keep peace in exchange for control of Sicily and Sardinia. When Antony and Octavia leave for Athens, Caesar breaks his truce, wages war against Pompey, and defeats him. After using Lepidus's army to secure a victory, he imprisons Lepidus. Antony learns this with anger; Octavia pleads him to stay friends with her brother. Antony sends her to Rome, then returns to Cleopatra. In Egypt he raises an army to fight Caesar. Antony decides to fight him at sea, although Caesar has the better navy; and he allows Cleopatra to command a ship, ignoring the protests of Enobarbus, his best friend. Enobarbus deserts him and joins Caesar's army, but then in remorse kills himself. Antony's forces lose the battle when Cleopatra's ship flees and Antony's follows, leaving the rest of the fleet vulnerable to attack. Antony swears he will kill Cleopatra, so she sends word that she has committed suicide. Full of grief, Antony commands his attendant to kill him, but the man kills himself instead. Antony then falls on his own sword. Caesar takes Cleopatra prisoner, planning to display her in Rome as a trophy, but she kills herself with the help of several poisonous asps. Caesar has the two lovers buried beside each other
Othello by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
43 editions published between 1979 and 2010 in English and held by 1,540 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shakespeare's play about the tragic consequences of jealousy. Othello appoints Cassio as his chief lieutenant, arousing the jealosy of Iago, who conspires to undo them both. Iago tells Othello that his wife, the beautiful Desdemona, is having an affair with Cassio. Othello strangles Desdemona before learning of Iago's evil, and then kills himself in remorse
43 editions published between 1979 and 2010 in English and held by 1,540 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shakespeare's play about the tragic consequences of jealousy. Othello appoints Cassio as his chief lieutenant, arousing the jealosy of Iago, who conspires to undo them both. Iago tells Othello that his wife, the beautiful Desdemona, is having an affair with Cassio. Othello strangles Desdemona before learning of Iago's evil, and then kills himself in remorse
Slavery and the making of America(
Visual
)
8 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and held by 1,473 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This program examines the history of slavery in the United States and the role it played in shaping the new country's development
8 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and held by 1,473 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This program examines the history of slavery in the United States and the role it played in shaping the new country's development
Henry V by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
39 editions published between 1979 and 2010 in English and held by 1,419 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The third of Shakespeare's plays portraying the emergence of England's most admired national hero, Henry V. He unites his people as he embarks on the invasion of France, deals justly with traitors, tirelessly leads his soldiers to victory and ensures future peace by his marriage to the Princess of France. Shakespeare examines these qualities that make a successful ruler and shows the prince in terms of isolation and responibility that his success entails
39 editions published between 1979 and 2010 in English and held by 1,419 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The third of Shakespeare's plays portraying the emergence of England's most admired national hero, Henry V. He unites his people as he embarks on the invasion of France, deals justly with traitors, tirelessly leads his soldiers to victory and ensures future peace by his marriage to the Princess of France. Shakespeare examines these qualities that make a successful ruler and shows the prince in terms of isolation and responibility that his success entails
King Richard the Second by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
30 editions published between 1978 and 2010 in English and held by 1,408 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shakespeare's historical play about the dynastic struggle between Richard II and Henry Bolingboke (later Henry IV)
30 editions published between 1978 and 2010 in English and held by 1,408 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shakespeare's historical play about the dynastic struggle between Richard II and Henry Bolingboke (later Henry IV)
The tragedy of Coriolanus by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
35 editions published between 1983 and 2010 in English and held by 1,336 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shakespeare's play about a proud Roman general who conquers the Volscians, leads them against Rome in revenge for his banishment, and is killed by the Volscian general when Coriolanus is persuaded to spare the city
35 editions published between 1983 and 2010 in English and held by 1,336 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shakespeare's play about a proud Roman general who conquers the Volscians, leads them against Rome in revenge for his banishment, and is killed by the Volscian general when Coriolanus is persuaded to spare the city
Richard III by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
31 editions published between 1982 and 2010 in English and held by 1,297 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shakespeare's play about Richard of Gloucester, a self-proclaimed villain who usurps the crown. Through family machinations, political marriages and military coups, this play portrays the tumultous reign of King Edward IV and the ascension of Richard to the throne, an intricate period in English history
31 editions published between 1982 and 2010 in English and held by 1,297 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shakespeare's play about Richard of Gloucester, a self-proclaimed villain who usurps the crown. Through family machinations, political marriages and military coups, this play portrays the tumultous reign of King Edward IV and the ascension of Richard to the throne, an intricate period in English history
The first part of King Henry the Fourth with the life and death of Henry surnamed Hotspur by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
56 editions published between 1979 and 2010 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,282 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After the murder of Richard II, Henry assumes the throne, and is immediately confronted with rebellion by Owen Glendower, Douglas of Scotland, Northumberland and his son Hotspur. The play also treats the moral development of the king's son Hal (later Henry V) as he appears to waste his youth in London taverns in the company of the irresponsible Sir John Falstaff
56 editions published between 1979 and 2010 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,282 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After the murder of Richard II, Henry assumes the throne, and is immediately confronted with rebellion by Owen Glendower, Douglas of Scotland, Northumberland and his son Hotspur. The play also treats the moral development of the king's son Hal (later Henry V) as he appears to waste his youth in London taverns in the company of the irresponsible Sir John Falstaff
Titus Andronicus by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
36 editions published between 1983 and 2010 in English and held by 1,278 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
William Shakespeare's tragedy set in Roman times dealing with the revenge of Titus Andronicus for the atrocities committed against his family by Tamora, the captive queen of the Goths, and her faction
36 editions published between 1983 and 2010 in English and held by 1,278 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
William Shakespeare's tragedy set in Roman times dealing with the revenge of Titus Andronicus for the atrocities committed against his family by Tamora, the captive queen of the Goths, and her faction
The winter's tale by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
35 editions published between 1980 and 2010 in English and held by 1,275 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents William Shakespeare's play about a king who unjustly accuses his wife of adultery. Sixteen years later, their daughter, missing since infancy, is miraculously restored and reconciled with her dead mother, who is brought back to life again
35 editions published between 1980 and 2010 in English and held by 1,275 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents William Shakespeare's play about a king who unjustly accuses his wife of adultery. Sixteen years later, their daughter, missing since infancy, is miraculously restored and reconciled with her dead mother, who is brought back to life again
Twelfth night, or, What you will by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
32 editions published between 1979 and 2010 in English and held by 1,274 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A dramatization of William Shakespeare's play portraying the varieties of love at an aristocratic country house
32 editions published between 1979 and 2010 in English and held by 1,274 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A dramatization of William Shakespeare's play portraying the varieties of love at an aristocratic country house
Timon of Athens by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
37 editions published between 1981 and 2010 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,264 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Details the transformation of a noble Athenian from a reckless spendthrift to a mad misanthrope
37 editions published between 1981 and 2010 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,264 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Details the transformation of a noble Athenian from a reckless spendthrift to a mad misanthrope
Love's labour's lost by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
33 editions published between 1984 and 2010 in English and held by 1,228 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A satire directed against intellectual pride and pedantry, the play tells how the King of Navane and his three lords vow to spend three years in study and not to see any women. But, when the Princess of France arrives on a diplomatic mission with her three ladies, the men break their vow and fall in love with them. At the end, news comes of the death of the King of France, and the ladies depart, refusing to marry until their suitors have undergone a year's probation--hence the play's title
33 editions published between 1984 and 2010 in English and held by 1,228 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A satire directed against intellectual pride and pedantry, the play tells how the King of Navane and his three lords vow to spend three years in study and not to see any women. But, when the Princess of France arrives on a diplomatic mission with her three ladies, the men break their vow and fall in love with them. At the end, news comes of the death of the King of France, and the ladies depart, refusing to marry until their suitors have undergone a year's probation--hence the play's title
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Related Identities
- Time-Life Television
- Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 Author
- British Broadcasting Corporation Television Service Producer
- British Broadcasting Corporation Producer
- Meyer, Ronald C. Production personnel Author of dialog Producer Director Cinematographer Author of screenplay Author
- Centre Communications
- Time-Life Films Producer
- Time-Life Video
- Messina, Cedric Production personnel Producer
- Miller, Jonathan 1934- Production personnel Producer Director Author
Associated Subjects
Agincourt, Battle of (France : 1415) Antonius, Marcus, Betrayal Brothers and sisters Cleopatra,--Queen of Egypt, Courtship Desdemona (Fictitious character) English drama (Tragedy) Europe--Illyria Families Fathers and daughters France--Agincourt Great Britain Greece--Athens Gruoch,--Queen, consort of Macbeth, King of Scotland Henry--IV,--King of England, Henry--V,--King of England, Iago (Fictitious character) Interracial marriage Islands Italy--Venice Italy--Verona Jealousy Juliet--(Fictitious character) Kings and rulers Love Macbeth,--King of Scotland, Macbeth (Shakespeare, William) Man-woman relationships Married people Mistaken identity Murder Muslims Othello--(Fictitious character from Shakespeare) Regicides Richard--II,--King of England, Richard--III,--King of England, Romeo--(Fictitious character) Scotland Shakespeare, William, Shipwreck victims Shylock--(Fictitious character) Slavery Television plays Theseus,--King of Athens Truthfulness and falsehood Twins United States Vendetta Young adults--Conduct of life
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