Rhapsody & Requiem: The Life of Robinson Jeffers

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KPIX-TV documentary film from 1967, narrated by Marvin Miller, about the life and work of American poet Robinson Jeffers (1887-1962). Includes brief glimpses of Jeffers in silent, archival footage and interviews at Tor House (Carmel, California) with Melba Bennett, Donnan Jeffers, Theodore Lilienthal and Dame Judith Anderson. Also features scenes of Miller reading extracts from Jeffers poetry in voice over, whilst dramatic views of the Carmel coastline are shown. This film was written and produced by Caryl Coleman and directed by Dick Williams.

Originally aired on
KPIX-TV
Date aired
1967
Recording medium
16mm, b&w optical sound film
27:20
Rights for this video belong to
CBS5 KPIX-TV
Type of material
documentary film
Identifier
V63793-1
Views
38626

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