Description:
A study of how Hamlet has been adapted for film and TV, with a focus on the classic film by Olivier and Branagh
Brief description: Samuel Crowl is Professor of English at Ohio University where he has taught since 1970. He has twice been honoured for distinguished teaching and served as Dean of University College from 1981-92. Crowl has held an Observership with the Royal Shakespeare Company and has published and lectured widely on performance aspects of Shakespeare. Crowl is the author of Screen Adaptations: Shakespeare's Hamlet (due for publication 2014) and many articles on performance aspects of Shakespeare in such journals as: Shakespeare Quarterly, Shakespeare Survey and Shakespeare Bulletin.