Caesar's Friend (1947 / @1933 Dixon, Morrah), British (TV) production (play)

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Caesar's Friend (1947) is a TV film (sound, B&W, 90m), produced by the BBC. Based on Caesar's Friend (1933 Dixon, Morrah), play.

Abstract

The film focuses on Pontius Pilate's most momentous decision told from his point of view.

On 2 April 1939, the TV play Caesar's Friend had been the first fictional work of biblical subject to be aired on television; see Caesar's Friend (1939 BBC), TV film.

After suspending its programs during WW2, BBC resumed its activities on 7 June 1946. A second version of the same play was broadcast on 1 May 1947 with some members of the original cast.

Editions

Produced in Great Britain (1947). Broadcast on 1 May 1947.

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