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Quayle, Anthony 1913-1989
Overview
| Works: | 667
works in
1,753
publications in
12
languages and
33,745
library holdings
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| Roles: | Performer, Actor, Narrator, Commentator, Other, Author of introduction, Director, Host, Costume designer |
| Classifications: | pn1997,
822.33 |
Most widely held works about
Anthony Quayle
more  fewer 
Most widely held works by
Anthony Quayle
Lawrence of Arabia(
visu
)
4
editions published
between
1992
and
2000
in
English
and held by
1,195
libraries
worldwide
Presents the story of T.E. Lawrence (Peter O'Toole), the heroic and troubled man who organized the Arab nations to fight the Turks in World War I and then, having reached a pinnacle of power in Mideast politics, retired to postwar military obscurity.
Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare (
Sound Recording
)
34
editions published
between
1964
and
2000
in
3
languages
and held by
1,123
libraries
worldwide
The first of the great tragedies, focusing on the minds and motives of the assassins Brutus and Cassius.
Macbeth by William Shakespeare (
Sound Recording
)
52
editions published
between
1960
and
2009
in
3
languages
and held by
1,082
libraries
worldwide
The dramatized events and legends of the history of Scotland in the eleventh century.
The wrong man(
visu
)
3
editions published
between
1991
and
2004
in
English
and held by
870
libraries
worldwide
The true story of Manny Balestrero, a musician unjustly accused of armed robbery. Balestrero vehemently protests his innocence but acts thoroughly guilty, leading a host of policemen and witnesses to finger him as the thief. The trial goes badly for Manny, but life is worse for his wife, Rose, who falls apart under the strain of his ordeal.
The guns of Navarone(
visu
)
2
editions published
between
2000
and
2005
in
English
and held by
798
libraries
worldwide
A specialized commando team is assembled to destroy the German Army's mighty guns of Navarone, because they control a strategic channel in the Aegean Sea.
Henry IV, part I(
visu
)
31
editions published
between
1979
and
2005
in
English
and held by
679
libraries
worldwide
Presents a dramatization of William Shakespeare's play entitled King Henry IV.
The first part of King Henry the Fourth with the life and death of Henry surnamed Hotspur(
visu
)
18
editions published
between
1979
and
2009
in
English
and held by
670
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.
Henry IV. Part II(
visu
)
29
editions published
between
1979
and
2005
in
English
and held by
651
libraries
worldwide
King Henry, now in failing health and still embroiled in war, sends his second son Prince John of Lancaster to the battle. Prince John tricks and defeats the enemy while his older son, the Prince of Wales, is summoned away from Falstaff and his tavern circle to the king's bedside where he assumes the throne upon the death of the king.
Anne of the thousand days(
visu
)
11
editions published
between
1969
and
2007
in
English
and held by
650
libraries
worldwide
Set against the pageantry and political intrigue of 16th century England, the ill-fated marriage of King Henry VIII of England and Anne Boleyn is traced, from its spirited beginning to its tragic finale.
Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare (
Sound Recording
)
27
editions published
between
1962
and
2004
in
3
languages
and held by
609
libraries
worldwide
A man born to rule the world is destroyed by his weaknesses and lusts.
Hamlet(
visu
)
17
editions published
between
1948
and
2008
in
3
languages
and held by
580
libraries
worldwide
The classic version of Shakespeare's Hamlet, the towering tragedy of the Danish prince who feigns madness to trap his father's murderer.
The eagle has landed(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2000
in
English
and held by
576
libraries
worldwide
Sixteen German paratroopers are dropped on the coast of England with orders to bring Churchill back to Hitler.
Masada(
visu
)
3
editions published
between
1982
and
2007
in
English
and held by
538
libraries
worldwide
In the first century A.D., Flavius Silva, commander of the Roman Tenth Legion in Palestine, leads his forces in combat against the remaining Jewish Zealots who have taken refuge in the seemingly impregnable fortress of Masada. There, the engineering and military might of Rome faces the passion and ingenuity of Eleazer ben Yair and his people.
The second part of King Henry the Fourth containing his death and the coronation of King Henry the Fift(
visu
)
18
editions published
between
1979
and
2009
in
English
and held by
529
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.
Lawrence of Arabia(
visu
)
25
editions published
between
1962
and
2008
in
English
and held by
527
libraries
worldwide
A look at T.E. Lawrence, a British officer who unites the desert tribes of Arabia against the Turks during World War I.
Oedipus at Colonus(
visu
)
19
editions published
between
1986
and
2008
in
English
and held by
526
libraries
worldwide
This play recounts the blind, exiled Oedipus' final days. The primary action involves a fight over where Oedipus is to die (as that place is to become hallowed ground). Familial interactions also play a key role in the drama.
The chronicles of Narnia by C. S Lewis (
Sound Recording
)
27
editions published
between
1978
and
2001
in
English
and held by
519
libraries
worldwide
Tells the tales of Narnia, a magical, fantastic place where good and evil battle, children have adventures as kings and queens, and beasts and creatures can talk.
Henry the Fourth, part one by William Shakespeare (
Sound Recording
)
9
editions published
between
1964
and
1972
in
English
and held by
487
libraries
worldwide
The merry wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare (
Sound Recording
)
21
editions published
between
1965
and
1995
in
English and No Linguistic Content
and held by
439
libraries
worldwide
Sir John Falstaff is put in his place by the very wives he proposes to have fun with.
Medea by Euripides (
Sound Recording
)
15
editions published
between
1955
and
2009
in
3
languages
and held by
426
libraries
worldwide
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Action and adventure films Anne Boleyn,--Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England,--1507-1536 Antonius, Marcus,--83?-30 B.C Arabian Peninsula Audiobooks Austria Biographical films Biographical films Biography Caesar, Julius China Cleopatra,--Queen of Egypt,--d. 30 B.C Composers Drama Drama Epic films Feature films Feature films Fiction Fiction films Film adaptations Films for the hearing impaired Germany Great Britain Great Britain.--Army Greek drama (Tragedy) Henry--IV,--King of England,--1367-1413 Henry--VIII,--King of England,--1491-1547 Historical films Historical films History Judicial error Kings and rulers Lawrence, T. E.--1888-1935 MacLean, Alistair,--1922-1987 Manners and customs Middle East Military campaigns Mistaken identity Robbery Rome Shakespeare, William,--1564-1616 Soldiers Talking books Television plays Thrillers (Motion pictures) Video recordings--for the hearing impaired War films World War (1914-1918) World War (1939-1945)
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Alternative Names
Quayle, John A. 1913-1989
Quayle, John Anthony.
Quayle, John Anthony, 1913-1989
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