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Macbeth

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A triple Saturday Matinee bill of films starring Orson Welles opens with his adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy. Driven by his own ambition and that of his unscrupulous wife, Macbeth murders the King of Scotland and takes his crown. Welles not only played the title role but also directed, produced and wrote the screenplay.
(1948) (Black and white)
See Films: pages 38-42 . ****

Contributors

Author:
William Shakespeare
Screenplay/Director/Producer:
Orson Welles
Macbeth:
Orson Welles
Lady Macbeth:
Jeanette Nolan
Macduff:
Dan O'Herlihy
Malcolm:
Roddy McDowall
Banquo:
Edgar Barrier
Duncan:
Erskine Sanford
Ross:
John Dierkes
Lennox:
Keene Curtis
Lady Macduff:
Peggy Webber
Holy father:
Alan Napier
Source: Radio Times

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