The Tragedy of Pompey the Great (film)
| The Tragedy of Pompey the Great | |
|---|---|
| Based on | The Tragedy of Pompey the Great by John Masefield |
| Directed by | Douglas Allen |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Production company | BBC |
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC |
| Release | 1950 |
The Tragedy of Pompey the Great is a 1950 television film starring James Carney. It was based on the play The Tragedy of Pompey the Great.[1][2] Stanley Baker had a small role.
The Evening Standard praised the production.[3] It was one of Carney's best known performances.[4] The Guardian said it "was always worth watching".[5] The Evening Chronicle felt it "wasn't suitable stuff for a large TV audience."[6]
References
- ^ BFI
- ^ "Television topics". Birmingham Weekly Post and Midland Pictorial. 29 September 1950. p. 14.
- ^ "Television". Evening Standard. 28 September 1950. p. 9.
- ^ "Actor has strange end". The Sunday People. 28 August 1955. p. 7.
- ^ "Two plays". The Guardian. 2 October 1950. p. 3.
- ^ "Television". Evening Chronicle. 29 September 1950. p. 6.