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Marcel Marceau discusses the art of mime ; part 1

BROADCAST: 1970 | DURATION: 01:02:18

Synopsis

Marcel Marceau, world renown mine, discusses the art and history of pantomime. Marceau talks about mime throughout history from Ancient Rome to the 20th century. He discusses some well-known mimes such as Pierrot and Charlie Chaplin. From aging, to humor and tragedy, and different cultures, Marceau explores about how the art of mime affects and reflects society. They also discuss how Marceau created and plays Bip and how the audience interacts with his character.

Details

Broadcast Date
1970

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 62.30 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
1 hour, 2 minutes, 18 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Visual Arts Travel & Culture - France Theater

People

Actors

Tags

Marceau, Marcel, 1923-2007--Interviews Actors--France--20th century--Interviews Mimes--France--20th century--Interviews Mime. France--Intellectual life--20th century. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Marceau, Marcel, 1923-2007,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Pantomime Chaplin, Charlie, 1889-1977 Tragedy Comedy Prisons Aging Anicent Rome France Bip the Clown Studebaker Theater The mask maker Apartheid--South Africa--History

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