Shakespeare in Performance: Film
Macbeth (1954, George Schaefer)
| Title | Macbeth |
|---|---|
| Year | 1954 |
| Release Locations | USA |
| Director | George Schaefer |
| Medium | Color video |
| Length | 1 hrs, 43 mins |
| Languages | English |
| Audience | professional |
| Play Connections | Macbeth (teleplay) |
| Series | Hallmark Hall of Fame |
Description
In a historic first, the production was transmitted in color for the benefit of the relatively few Americans who then owned color television sets. Maurice Evans, who played the title role, and George Schaefer, with the enlightened sponsorship of Kansas City's Joyce Hall, were key figures in bringing televised Shakespeare to North Americans. For other Shakespeare programs in the Hallmark series, see 102, 126, 309, 484, 593, 594, 613, and 649
Description from Shakespeare on Screen : an International Filmography and Videography by Kenneth S. Rothwell and Annabelle Henkin Melzer. ©1990 Kenneth S. Rothwell. Cited by permission. — Added 2008-11-14
Cast Overview
| Macbeth | Maurice Evans |
|---|---|
| Lady Macbeth | Judith Anderson |
| Duncan | House Jameson |
| Malcolm | Roger Hamilton |
| Donalbain | Peter Fernandez |
| Banquo | Staats Cotsworth |
| Macduff | Richard Waring |
| Lady Macduff | Margot Stevenson |
| Fleance | John Reese |
Production Team and Crew Overview
| Director | George Schaefer |
|---|---|
| Producer | George Schaefer |
| Composer | Lehman Engel |
| Costumes | Noel Taylor |
| Production | Otis Riggs |
Production information courtesy of: Kenneth Rothwell