Connecticut Heritage Productions' William Gillette: A Connecticut Yankee and the American Stage is a half hour documentary. Filmed on location at Gillette's Castle in Hadlyme and throughout Connecticut, it features an interview with Helen Hayes, the first lady of the American Theatre and Gillette protégé.
The film focuses on the life and artistic achievements of the actor, playwright, and master stage craftsman, William Hooker Gillette, who immortalized the role of Sherlock Holmes on stage for over 30 years. After its debut at the Wadsworth Athenaeum in Hartford, CT. on June 6, 1986, it was aired on Connecticut Public Television on July 11, 1994.

• Includes reenactments of his plays
• Rare film footage of Gillette with his train on the grounds of the castle
• Gillette's voice in the role of Sherlock Holmes
• Perfect for school and film libraries!
• A great interdisciplinary teaching resource! Order now and save! 20% discount on videotape and 10% discount on film if your order is received before December 31, 2004 $50.00* - VHS $400.00* - 16mm film *(Includes postage and handling)

Send check or money order payable to: Connecticut Heritage Productions 46 Bretton Rd. Middletown, CT 06457 (860) 347-7771