by Mtwa, Percy; Ngema, Mbongeni; Thompson, David M; Simon, Barney; British Broadcasting Corporation; California Newsreel (Firm)
Projected medium / 1982
TitleWoza Albert!
Item typeProjected medium
Author(s)
  • Mtwa, Percy
  • Ngema, Mbongeni
  • Thompson, David M
  • Simon, Barney
ImprintSan Francisco, Ca. California Newsreel ; 1982
SeriesEveryman
LanguageEnglish
URLLink to original record
Notes
  • Original production by The Company from the Market Theater.
  • Pacific Film Archive collection; non-circulating. CBPF.
  • Editor, William Nicholson.
Physical description1 reel of 1 (60 min.) : opt sd., col. ; 16 mm. print.

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1982
Author: 
Mtwa, PercyNgema, MbongeniThompson, David MSimon, Barney
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California Newsreel
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