The Yeomen of the Guard
Synopsis
Taking place in the Tower of London during the reign of King Henry VIII, this classic Gilbert & Sullivan operetta is one of their darkest and most sophisticated. Colonel Fairfax is wrongly accused of sorcery and sentenced to death within the hour. He hatches a plan to avoid letting his estate fall into the hands of his scheming cousin (incidentally, his accuser) by secretly marrying Elsie Maynard, a strolling singer. She agrees to be blindfolded during the ceremony and expects to be a wealthy widow upon Fairfax's imminent demise, leaving her free to marry her lover, the jester, Jack Point. However, Fairfax miraculously escapes his fate and chaos ensues.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Schaefer
- Screenplay & Story
- William Nichols, William S. Gilbert, Noel Caplan
- Original Title
- The Yeomen of the Guard
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- NBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Schaefer
William Nichols, William S. Gilbert, Noel Caplan
Mildred Freed Alberg, George Schaefer
Department Leadership Roster
George Schaefer
Director
George Schaefer
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Yeomen of the Guard
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What is The Yeomen of the Guard about?
Taking place in the Tower of London during the reign of King Henry VIII, this classic Gilbert & Sullivan operetta is one of their darkest and most sophisticated. Colonel Fairfax is wrongly accused of sorcery and sentenced to death within the hour. He hatches a plan to avoid letting his estate fall into the hands of his scheming cousin (incidentally, his accuser) by secretly marrying Elsie Maynard, a strolling singer. She agrees to be blindfolded during the ceremony and expects to be a wealthy widow upon Fairfax's imminent demise, leaving her free to marry her lover, the jester, Jack Point. However, Fairfax miraculously escapes his fate and chaos ensues.
Who directed The Yeomen of the Guard?
The Yeomen of the Guard was directed by George Schaefer.
Who stars in The Yeomen of the Guard?
The principal cast of The Yeomen of the Guard includes Alfred Drake, Celeste Holm, Bill Hayes, Barbara Cook, Henry Calvin.
When was The Yeomen of the Guard released and how long is it?
The Yeomen of the Guard was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.