Medea (1959 film)

For other uses, see Medea (disambiguation).

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 performed on stage 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

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* Judith Anderson as Medea
* Aline McMahon
* Colleen Dewhurst

## Reception

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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

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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.

## External links

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* Medea at IMDb

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