Medea (1959 film)

Medea is a 1959 American TV play. It is based on the adaptation of the play by Euripides. Judith Anderson plays the title role, which she had great success performing on stage ever since 1948.[1]

It was the first in a series called Play of the Week on the TV station WTNA. David Susskind produced.[2] The production budget for each show was around $35,000.[3]

Cast

Reception

The New York Times praised Anderson as giving "a performance of stunning and enveloping power."[4]

The Los Angeles Times called it a "tour de force" although said it was "theatre not television."[5]

References
  1. Judith Anderson Puts Her All Into Amazing 'Medea' Portrayal: Judith Anderson Gives Her All to 'Medea' Role Scheuer, Philip K. Los Angeles Times 26 Sep 1948: D1.
  2. Play of the Week Wolters, Larry. Chicago Daily Tribune 16 Apr 1960: a6.
  3. 2-HOUR TV DRAMA TO BE GIVEN DAILY: ' Play of Week, 'Taped Series on WNTA, Due Oct. 12 With Miss Anderson in 'Medea' By VAL ADAMS. New York Times 16 Sep 1959: 79.
  4. Judith Anderson's Stunning Medea: 1947 Stage Production Shown on Channel 13 'The Play of the Week' Series Has Premiere By JACK GOULD. New York Times 13 Oct 1959: 79.
  5. THE TV SCENE---: 'Medea' Will Be Theater, Not Video Smith, Cecil. Los Angeles Times 24 Mar 1960: A14.
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