This film is narrated by Sir John Gielgud, and was photographed in England on a stage reconstructed in an Elizabethan courtyard. It concentrates mainly on the staging and interpretation of Hamlet. Includes interpretations of Hamlet by such actors as Laurence Olivier, Nicol Williamson, John Barrymore and John Gielgud. Provides background information on Shakespeare and the Elizabethan period.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
009696
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Literature → English literature - History and criticism
Literature → Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Literature → Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 - Criticism and interpretation
Music & Performing Arts → Acting
Music & Performing Arts → Theaters - Stage-setting and scenery
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)