| Description |
1 online resource (82 min.) |
| Playing Time |
012241 |
| Note |
Originally broadcast on television in 1953. |
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Title from resource description page (viewed June 12, 2014). |
| Summary |
King Lear of Britain has decided to divide his kingdom into three parts, and to hand over the responsibilities of ruling to his three daughters. The two oldest daughters, Goneril and Regan, flatter their father insincerely, and are rewarded. Cordelia, the youngest, sincerely loves her father, but she cannot match her sisters' skill at false adulation. The king takes away her portion of the kingdom, despite the pleadings of some of his most loyal nobles. It is not long before Goneril and Regan reveal their deep ingratitude, and soon the old king finds himself in a confusing and desperate position. |
| Form |
Previously released as DVD. |
| Local Note |
Alexander Street Theatre Performance and Design Collection: Theatre in Video (ATIV-CR) |
| Subject |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Film adaptations.
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Kings and rulers -- Drama.
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Lear, King (Legendary character) -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Filmed plays.
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| Added Author |
Fletcher, Bramwell. Performer.
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McCullough, Andrew. Director.
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Moss, Arnold, 1910-1989. Performer.
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Parry, Natasha. Performer.
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Welles, Orson, 1915-1985. Performer.
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| Added Title |
King Lear
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Historic Omnibus Production: King Lear |
| Other Form: |
Original (OCoLC)496023952 |
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Original publisher catalog number E1E-DV-6753 |
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