Set in 1912, the play unfolds during turbulent times in Britain as workers formed unions and demanded better wages and conditions. This clip explores class divisions at the time, as well as the context of the play’s first London performance in 1945. The story is told by a presenter and scene re-enactments—an ideal resource for middle and senior secondary-level students of English and literature.

Originally released by Video Education America (VEA), 2017. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on August 30, 2018.

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