Messina, Cedric
Overview
| Works: | 341 works in 1,555 publications in 4 languages and 25,958 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Television adaptations Film adaptations Made-for-TV movies Television plays History Historical television programs Romance films Televised performances Historical films |
| Roles: | Producer, Director, Production personnel, wpr, pmn, fmp, Editor, Author |
| Classifications: | PR2831, 822.33 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
Cedric Messina
The tempest by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
97 editions published between 1978 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,990 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
97 editions published between 1978 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,990 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
As you like it by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
77 editions published between 1975 and 2012 in English and held by 1,787 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A dramatization of Shakespeare's comedy about all kinds of love--physical and intellectual, sentimental and cynical, enduring love between friends, and romantic love at first sight
77 editions published between 1975 and 2012 in English and held by 1,787 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A dramatization of Shakespeare's comedy about all kinds of love--physical and intellectual, sentimental and cynical, enduring love between friends, and romantic love at first sight
Julius Caesar by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
94 editions published between 1978 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 1,608 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A play about power, assassination and revenge. Presents a broad range of historical personalities as complicated human beings in agonizing conflict with one another and themselves
94 editions published between 1978 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 1,608 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A play about power, assassination and revenge. Presents a broad range of historical personalities as complicated human beings in agonizing conflict with one another and themselves
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
60 editions published between 1979 and 2012 in English and Spanish and held by 1,458 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Danish prince avenges the murder of his father, the king, by killing his uncle Claudius who murdered the king, usurped the throne, and married Hamlet's mother, Gertrude. Hamlet, considered the most complex of all Shakespeare's characters, examines the fundamental issues of justice, guilt, and death
60 editions published between 1979 and 2012 in English and Spanish and held by 1,458 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Danish prince avenges the murder of his father, the king, by killing his uncle Claudius who murdered the king, usurped the throne, and married Hamlet's mother, Gertrude. Hamlet, considered the most complex of all Shakespeare's characters, examines the fundamental issues of justice, guilt, and death
Romeo and Juliet by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
80 editions published between 1978 and 2016 in English and held by 1,457 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shakespeare's tragedy about two teenagers who fall in love, encounter opposition from their feuding families, and take their own lives
80 editions published between 1978 and 2016 in English and held by 1,457 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shakespeare's tragedy about two teenagers who fall in love, encounter opposition from their feuding families, and take their own lives
Measure for measure by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
83 editions published between 1977 and 2012 in English and held by 1,384 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Cruel Angelo is left in charge of Vienna when the Duke pretends to leave town. Angelo revives an old law against fornication and sentences Claudio to death for seducing Juliet, Claudio's betrothed. Claudio's sister, Isabella, pleads for his life and Angelo offers to spare him in exchange for her virginity. Angelo's corruption and severity are punished when the Duke reveals that he has witnessed it all
83 editions published between 1977 and 2012 in English and held by 1,384 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Cruel Angelo is left in charge of Vienna when the Duke pretends to leave town. Angelo revives an old law against fornication and sentences Claudio to death for seducing Juliet, Claudio's betrothed. Claudio's sister, Isabella, pleads for his life and Angelo offers to spare him in exchange for her virginity. Angelo's corruption and severity are punished when the Duke reveals that he has witnessed it all
Twelfth night by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
99 editions published between 1979 and 2017 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,346 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twins Sebastian and Viola are separated after a shipwreck and believe each other dead. Viola disguises herself as a page boy, Cesario, to work for Duke Orsino and falls in love with him, but he loves Olivia, who falls in love with Cesario. Seeing Sebastian one day, she mistakes him for Cesario and marries him. The confusion is cleared up when Viola and Sebastian meet again, and the Duke marries Viola. The subplot concerns the efforts of Sir Toby and Andrew to humble the presumptuous Malvolio
99 editions published between 1979 and 2017 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,346 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twins Sebastian and Viola are separated after a shipwreck and believe each other dead. Viola disguises herself as a page boy, Cesario, to work for Duke Orsino and falls in love with him, but he loves Olivia, who falls in love with Cesario. Seeing Sebastian one day, she mistakes him for Cesario and marries him. The confusion is cleared up when Viola and Sebastian meet again, and the Duke marries Viola. The subplot concerns the efforts of Sir Toby and Andrew to humble the presumptuous Malvolio
King Richard the Second by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
42 editions published between 1978 and 2014 in English and held by 1,033 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shakespeare's historical play about the dynastic struggle between Richard II and Henry Bolingboke (later Henry IV), which spans only the last two years of Richard's life from 1398 to 1400 as the incompetent monarch, defying tradition and laws of succession, disinherits Henry Bolingbroke and uses that money to finance a military adventure in Ireland until he is deposed by Bolingbroke and undergoes a crisis of identity once he is no longer king
42 editions published between 1978 and 2014 in English and held by 1,033 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shakespeare's historical play about the dynastic struggle between Richard II and Henry Bolingboke (later Henry IV), which spans only the last two years of Richard's life from 1398 to 1400 as the incompetent monarch, defying tradition and laws of succession, disinherits Henry Bolingbroke and uses that money to finance a military adventure in Ireland until he is deposed by Bolingbroke and undergoes a crisis of identity once he is no longer king
The second part of King Henry the Fourth : containing his death and the coronation of King Henry the Fifth by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
33 editions published between 1979 and 2010 in English and held by 866 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shakespeare's play that portrays the colorful panorama of Medieval English life. The revolt against Henry is finally crushed and the king broods over the uncertain future of his son. Henry IV dies, Falstaff is banished, and Prince Hal is crowned Henry V
33 editions published between 1979 and 2010 in English and held by 866 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shakespeare's play that portrays the colorful panorama of Medieval English life. The revolt against Henry is finally crushed and the king broods over the uncertain future of his son. Henry IV dies, Falstaff is banished, and Prince Hal is crowned Henry V
The life of Henry the Fifth by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
41 editions published between 1979 and 2014 in English and held by 775 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Young King Henry of England asserts a hereditary claim to the throne of France, gathering an army and embarking on a course that will lead to one of England's greatest battlefield triumphs and forever change the face of Europe. Follows King Henry V as he unites his people, deals justly with traitors, leads his soldiers to victory, and ensures peace by marrying a French princess
41 editions published between 1979 and 2014 in English and held by 775 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Young King Henry of England asserts a hereditary claim to the throne of France, gathering an army and embarking on a course that will lead to one of England's greatest battlefield triumphs and forever change the face of Europe. Follows King Henry V as he unites his people, deals justly with traitors, leads his soldiers to victory, and ensures peace by marrying a French princess
The first part of King Henry the Fourth with the life and death of Henry surnamed Hotspur by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
40 editions published between 1979 and 2010 in English and held by 668 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
40 editions published between 1979 and 2010 in English and held by 668 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
The famous history of the life of King Henry the Eight by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
32 editions published between 1979 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 656 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A dramatization of William Shakespeare's historical play, which tells of the intrigues during the first part of Henry's reign, his divorce from Katharine of Aragon, and marriage to Anne Bullen, who gives birth to a baby girl, Elizabeth
32 editions published between 1979 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 656 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A dramatization of William Shakespeare's historical play, which tells of the intrigues during the first part of Henry's reign, his divorce from Katharine of Aragon, and marriage to Anne Bullen, who gives birth to a baby girl, Elizabeth
The millionairess by
Bernard Shaw(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 2006 and 2008 in English and held by 603 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The apple cart: Set 40 years in the future, the king must match wits with an unruly mistress and a cabinet seeking to transform the nation into a constitutional monarchy--Container
5 editions published between 2006 and 2008 in English and held by 603 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The apple cart: Set 40 years in the future, the king must match wits with an unruly mistress and a cabinet seeking to transform the nation into a constitutional monarchy--Container
Pygmalion by
Bernard Shaw(
Visual
)
10 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 522 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A stuffy professor of phonetics takes a bet that in six months time he can turn a Cockney flower seller into a lady he could pass off as a duchess
10 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 522 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A stuffy professor of phonetics takes a bet that in six months time he can turn a Cockney flower seller into a lady he could pass off as a duchess
Mrs. Warren's profession by
Bernard Shaw(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 1972 and 2006 in English and held by 506 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the bonus play, "Mrs. Landfrey and her three children return to England after 18 years abroad, where a chance encounter with their traditionalist husband and father quickly entangles them in a series of comic events"--Container
4 editions published between 1972 and 2006 in English and held by 506 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the bonus play, "Mrs. Landfrey and her three children return to England after 18 years abroad, where a chance encounter with their traditionalist husband and father quickly entangles them in a series of comic events"--Container
Heartbreak house by
Bernard Shaw(
Visual
)
9 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 492 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On his Sussex estate Captain Shotover, an eccentric poet, retired seafarer and inventor, is reluctantly hosting a weekend house party for his two daughters and their bohemian friends
9 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 492 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On his Sussex estate Captain Shotover, an eccentric poet, retired seafarer and inventor, is reluctantly hosting a weekend house party for his two daughters and their bohemian friends
Henry V by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
32 editions published between 1979 and 2007 in English and held by 489 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Henry V unites with his people, invades France, deals with traitors, and cements the peace."--Container insert
32 editions published between 1979 and 2007 in English and held by 489 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Henry V unites with his people, invades France, deals with traitors, and cements the peace."--Container insert
Hamlet by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
34 editions published between 1979 and 2005 in English and Hungarian and held by 481 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hamlet, a prince of medieval-era Denmark, senses treachery behind his royal father's death. His mother is all too dangerously entangled in that treachery. This film portrays Shakespeare's immortal tale of high adventure and evil deeds
34 editions published between 1979 and 2005 in English and Hungarian and held by 481 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hamlet, a prince of medieval-era Denmark, senses treachery behind his royal father's death. His mother is all too dangerously entangled in that treachery. This film portrays Shakespeare's immortal tale of high adventure and evil deeds
Henry IV Part 1 by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
54 editions published between 1979 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 480 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A dramatization of William Shakespeare's play Henry IV, Part I
54 editions published between 1979 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 480 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A dramatization of William Shakespeare's play Henry IV, Part I
Richard II by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
38 editions published between 1978 and 2012 in English and held by 420 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A dramatization of Shakespeare's play, the story of a rebellion against the corrupt Richard II
38 editions published between 1978 and 2012 in English and held by 420 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A dramatization of Shakespeare's play, the story of a rebellion against the corrupt Richard II
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Related Identities
- Time-Life Television
- Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 Bibliographic antecedent Other Author
- Ambrose Video Publishing Distributor
- British Broadcasting Corporation Copyright holder
- British Broadcasting Corporation Television Service
- Giles, David 1926-2010 Restager Director Actor
- Jacobi, Derek Costume designer Performer Actor
- Gray, Charles D. 1928-2000 Costume designer Performer Actor
- Gwillim, David Costume designer Performer Actor
- Quayle, Anthony 1913-1989 Costume designer Performer Actor
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Ariel (Fictitious character : Shakespeare) Assassination Austria--Vienna Brothers and sisters Caesar, Julius Caliban (Fictitious character) Chastity Denmark England English drama (Tragedy) Europe--Illyria Exiles Falstaff, John, Sir (Fictitious character) Families Fathers and daughters Great Britain Hamlet--(Legendary character) Heads of state Henry--IV,--King of England, Henry--V,--King of England, Henry--VIII,--King of England, Impersonation Islands Italy--Verona Juliet--(Fictitious character) Kings and rulers Literature Love Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Marriage Married people Millionaires Miranda (Fictitious character : Shakespeare) Mistaken identity Monarchy Motion pictures Plays (Shakespeare, William) Princes Prospero (Fictitious character) Revenge Richard--II,--King of England, Rome (Empire) Romeo--(Fictitious character) Shakespeare, William, Shipwreck survival Television plays Twins Vendetta Women