A funny thing happened on the way to the forum

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Title:

A funny thing happened on the way to the forum

Author:

Lester, Richard, 1932- , director.

Uniform Title:

Funny thing happened on the way to the forum (Motion picture)

Publication Information:

[United States] : Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC, [2014]

New York, NY : Kino Lorber Corp., [2014]

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (99 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Summary:

When a wily, witty, lying, lazy, cheating slave discovers that his master's son is in love with the girl next door, a virgin courtesan, he promises to help win her heart in exchange for his freedom. But the road to romance is blocked with stunning surprises, cunning disguises and the wildest chariot race ever!

General Note:

Title from container.

Originally released as a motion picture in 1966.

Based on the stage play produced by Harold S. Prince, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart.

Language:

English

Reading Level:

Rating: Not rated.

Personal Subject:

Plautus, Titus Maccius-Film and video adaptations.

Subject Term:

Slaves -- Italy -- Rome -- Drama.