Ralph Nelson (I) (1916–1987) |
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In 1959, Emmy Award-winning television director Ralph Nelson directed a 90-minute adaptation of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," with John Neville as the Dane, for the DuPont Show of the Month. Nelson himself adapted the 1601 Quatro (the "pirated" version considered corrupt) in order to make a coherent production of a play that uncut, runs four hours. The ...
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Director (49 credits)
Director (49 credits)
1955-1962
General Electric Theater
(TV Series) (4 episodes)
- Mister Doc
(1962)
- Judy Garland Musical Special
(1956)
- Let It Rain
(1955)
- It Gives Me Great Pleasure
(1955)
1961
The Dick Powell Theatre
(TV Series) (3 episodes)
- Three Soldiers
(1961)
- Doyle Against the House
(1961)
- John J. Diggs
(1961)
1956-1959
Playhouse 90
(TV Series) (11 episodes)
- The Second Happiest Day
(1959)
- Out of Dust
(1959)
- The Day Before Atlanta
(1959)
- The Nutcracker
(1958)
- The Return of Ansel Gibbs
(1958)
1957-1959
The DuPont Show of the Month
(TV Series) (3 episodes)
- Hamlet
(1959)
- Cole Porter's 'Aladdin'
(1958)
- Junior Miss
(1957)
1956-1958
Climax!
(TV Series) (12 episodes)
- Cabin B-13
(1958)
- Murder Has a Deadline
(1957)
- Two Tests for Tuesday
(1957)
- The Largest City in Captivity
(1957)
- Murder Is a Witch
(1957)
1951-1958
Studio One in Hollywood
(TV Series) (5 episodes)
- A Funny-Looking Kid
(1958)
- The Shadow of a Genius
(1958)
- A Chill on the Wind
(1951)
- Public Servant
(1951)
- Track of the Cat
(1951)
1956
Front Row Center
(TV Series) (12 episodes)
- Pretend You Belong to Me
(1956)
- The Human Touch
(1956)
- Instant of Truth
(1956)
- Hawk's Head
(1956)
- Search for a Stranger
(1956)
1953-1954
The Motorola Television Hour
(TV Series) (3 episodes)
- Atomic Attack
(1954)
- Brandenburg Gate
(1953)
- Outlaw's Reckoning
(1953)
1953
The Plymouth Playhouse
(TV Series) (3 episodes)
- Outlaw's Reckoning
(1953)
- Hogan's Daughter
(1953)
- Justice
(1953)
1953
Medallion Theatre
(TV Series) (2 episodes)
- They Call Them the Meek
(1953)
- The Decision at Arrowsmith
(1953)
1949-1951
Mama
(TV Series) (6 episodes)
- Papa Makes a Speech
(1951)
- Queen of the Bee
(1950)
- Mama and Madam Zodiac
(1950)
- Along Came a Spider
(1950)
- Mama Has a Bad Day
(1950)
1948-1950
Celebrity Time
(TV Series) (3 episodes)
- Episode #3.1
(1950)
- Episode dated 27 November 1948
(1948)
1950
The Stage Door
(TV Series) (8 episodes)
- Episode #1.8
(1950)
- Episode #1.7
(1950)
- Episode #1.6
(1950)
- Episode #1.5
(1950)
- Episode #1.4
(1950)
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Self (3 credits)
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Stage Play: False Dreams, Farewell. Drama. Written by Hugh Stanislaus Stange. Scenic Design by Arne Lundborg. Directed by Frank Merlin. Little Theatre: 15 Jan 1934- Feb 1934 (closing date unknown/25 performances). Cast: Kirk Ames (as "Radio Voice"), Glenn Anders (as "Eugene Cabot"), Adora Andrews (as "Miss Rhinebeck"), Homer Barton (as "Mr... See more »Alternate Names:
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Directed three actors to Oscar nominations: Sidney Poitier (Best Actor, Lilies of the Field (1963)), Lilia Skala (Best Supporting Actress, Lilies of the Field (1963)), and Cliff Robertson (Best Actor, Charly (1968)). Poitier and Robertson won Oscars for their performances. See more »Star Sign:
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