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Saint Joan (1967 film)

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Saint Joan is a 1967 American TV film adaptation of the 1923 George Bernard Shaw play Saint Joan for the Hallmark Hall of Fame. It was directed by George Schaefer.

The cast was announced August 1967.[1] Geneviève Bujold played the title role.[2][3] Taping took place over four weeks.[4]

Cast

Reception

The production was well received, with one critic calling it "wonderfully good"[5] and another calling it "absorbing and exciting".[6]

References

  1. ^ "N.B.C. Fills Leading Roles For Hallmark's 'St. Joan'". New York Times. August 2, 1967. p. 75.
  2. ^ Louise Sweeney (December 1, 1967). "TV's first St. Joan: Distinguished predecessors Her film credits". The Christian Science Monitor. p. 10.
  3. ^ JUDY KLEMESRUD (October 22, 1967). "Who's Playing Saint Joan? Genevieve Bujold?". New York Times. p. 147.
  4. ^ Humphrey, Hal (December 3, 1967). "HALLMARK PLAY FINDS NEW STAR". Los Angeles Times. p. c2.
  5. ^ Gowran, Clay (Dec 5, 1967). "Today's TV: NBC'S 'Saint Joan' Shows How Good TV Can Be: Canadian Actress Glows in Hallmark's 2d Special of Season". Chicago Tribune. p. b27.
  6. ^ Smith, Cecil (Dec 6, 1967). "TV REVIEW: Hall of Fame Version of 'St. Joan'". Los Angeles Times. p. d28.