Dear Mike,
we have one of his published pamphlets (Romeo & Juliet) in the library
of the V&A Theatre & Performance Collections. Undated, as you say, but
on p. [3] there is a facsimile letter from The British Empire
Shakespeare Society (Enfield Branch) to Cortez from its treasurer,
William Latham, dated 14 October 1946 which refers to his 'having
listened on many occasions to your BBC broadcasts' .
Hope this helps,
Beverley Hart
Dr Beverley Hart
Librarian
V&A Theatre & Performance
Direct line: 020 7471 9866
>>> Mike Jensen <[log in to unmask]> 07/07/2010 04:10 >>>
I meant to add that the British Library does not seem to list the
books, which were self-published by Cortez.
all the best,
Mike Jensen
author site:
www.michaelpjensen.com
> Date: Wed, 7 Jul 2010 00:53:13 +0100
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> Subject: Leon Cortez
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> Can anyone lead me to broadcast dates and a list of the Shakespeare
monologues by Leon Cortez on BBC radio? They seem to be pretty clearly
from the forties, but the booklets that reproduce some of the stories do
not give dates. The only evidence I have that they were broadcast are
the statements in the four booklets I have seen and a couple of internet
references by people who heard and valued the monologues way back when.
They may have been part of a variety show. The BUFVC Shakespeare
database finds nothing with a search of “Leon Cortez.” Any leads
will be very greatly appreciated.
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