Kiss Me, Kate
Synopsis
Broadcast live on the Hallmark Hall of Fame series on NBC, a pair of divorced actors are brought together to participate in a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew. Of course, the couple seem to act a great deal like the characters they play, and they must work together when mistaken identities get them mixed up with the mafia.
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Alfred Drake
Frederick Graham / Petruchio
Patricia Morison
Lilli Vanessi / Kate
Julie Wilson
Lois Lane / Bianca
Bill Hayes
Bill Calhoun / Lucentio
Harvey Lembeck
Gunman
Jack Klugman
Gunman
Paul McGrath
Harrison Howell
Robinson Stone
Harry Trevor / Baptista
Lee Cass
Gremio
Jerry Duane
Hortensio
Eva Jessye
Hattie
Lee Richardson
Ralph
Lorenzo Fuller
Paul
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Schaefer
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare, Cole Porter, Sam Spewack, Bella Spewack
- Original Score
- Cole Porter
- Original Title
- Kiss Me, Kate
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Milberg Theatrical Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Schaefer
William Shakespeare, Cole Porter, Sam Spewack, Bella Spewack
Cole Porter
Mildred Freed Alberg, George Schaefer
Department Leadership Roster
Warren Clymer
Production Design
Noel Taylor
Costume Design
George Schaefer
Director
George Schaefer
Producer
Bella Spewack
Writer
Sam Spewack
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kiss Me, Kate
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What is Kiss Me, Kate about?
Broadcast live on the Hallmark Hall of Fame series on NBC, a pair of divorced actors are brought together to participate in a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew. Of course, the couple seem to act a great deal like the characters they play, and they must work together when mistaken identities get them mixed up with the mafia.
Who directed Kiss Me, Kate?
Kiss Me, Kate was directed by George Schaefer.
Who stars in Kiss Me, Kate?
The principal cast of Kiss Me, Kate includes Alfred Drake, Patricia Morison, Julie Wilson, Bill Hayes, Harvey Lembeck.
When was Kiss Me, Kate released and how long is it?
Kiss Me, Kate was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Kiss Me, Kate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kiss Me, Kate was composed by Cole Porter.
Is Kiss Me, Kate based on a book or true story?
Kiss Me, Kate is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Sam Spewack", Book: "Bella Spewack".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kiss Me, Kate?
Kiss Me, Kate holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).