RESOURCES
LINKS
Those interested in researching work being done in the mime community by those influenced by Marcel Marceau might find interest in the following...
The World of Mime Theater
The Goldston School of Mime
A Theatre of Mime (AToM)
VIDEOS FOR SALE
Following is a list of sources from which we have determined that copies of films/videos made by Marcel Marceau over the years are publicly available, either to buy or to view on site. The list is by no means comprehensive; if you are aware of other sources, we would welcome the information so we can share it. Details such as prices should not be relied on completely; contact the source for updated information.
| TITLE | DESCRIPTION | SOURCE |
| "The Art of Silence" | Film series, offered on video. The original series was 13 short films. Price quoted was US $59 each plus $2.50 shipping and handling. | Encyclopedia
Britannica (800) 554-9862 (within the US) Chicago, IL |
| "A Fable" | 18-minute silent dramatic film, date unknown. $19.95 plus $12.00 shipping and handling. | Guidance
Associates Center for Humanities (800) 431-1242 (within the US) PO Box 1000 Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 |
| PBS
segment on the Jim Lehrer News Hour (broadcast 10/22/99) |
Excellent segment involving interview and speaking with high school students in San Francisco. Price quoted was $29.95 with estimated five week delivery time. | PBS
Video (800) 424-7963 within the US) Note that this video is only available from this source for about three months until mid-January, after which it must be tracked to another source. |
| "A Concert in Pantomime" | Red Skelton and Marcel Marceau, two masters of pantomime, team up for a wonderful evening of humor sans dialogue. Classic moments from classic entertainers. 60 min. Price quoted $14.99. | Movies
Unlimited www.moviesunlimited.com (800) 668-4344 (within the US) 3015 Darnell Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19154 Standard delivery time is 3 days with $5.00 shipping charge plus $.50 per each item. |
| "Meet Marcel Marceau" | The most renowned of contemporary mime artists stars in a one-man show filmed for television. Nine different vignettes, including his famous "Bip" character, are featured. 52 min. Price quoted $19.99. | Movies
Unlimited (see above address) |
| "Barbarella" | Feature length film directed by Roger Vadim in 1968. Marcel Marceau held acting role. 98 min. Price quoted $14.99. | Movies
Unlimited (see above address) |
| "Silent Movie" | Feature length film directed by Mel Brooks in 1976. Marceau held acting role. 86 min. Price quoted $14.99. | Movies
Unlimited (see above address) |
| "Joseph's Gift" | Feature length film directed by Philippe Mora in 1999. Marceau held acting role. Price quoted $39.99. | Movies
Unlimited (see above address) |
LIBRARY VIEWINGThe New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
40 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
Contact: Dance Collection Curator Madeleine Nichols
Phone: (212) 870-1655This library has various works of Marcel Marceau within its Dance Collection. The general policy is that video and film must be viewed on premises and may not be removed. In a list of Marceau materials obtained in 1997, highlights included:
-- "Vibrations" A program on storytelling without words. Telecast by WNET Channel 13 on March 15, 1972. Marceau's portion of this hour-long tape is approximately 20 minutes.
-- "Un Jardin Public" Film. 1955. 17 minutes. Marceau's classic work with accompaniment performed by the Paris Opera Orchestra.
-- "Les sept peches capitaux" Videotape. c1980. 41 minutes. Marceau's classic work.
-- "Meet Marcel Marceau" Videotape. 1965. 52 minutes. Marceau as "Bip" in a nine-part, one-man show recorded in 1965. Voiceover narration by Marceau in English.