Famous Scenes from Shakespeare No. 2: Macbeth Act II, Scene 2 and Act V, Scene I (1945)
This short film features two atmospheric scenes from Shakespeare's famous tragedy: Act II Scene 2, the murder scene, and Act V Scene 1, with Lady Macbeth and that damned spot. The wonderful Wilfrid Lawson and Cathleen Nesbitt make such a fine murderous duo in the first scene that one wishes the whole play had been filmed. At least we have the sleepwalking scene as compensation, where Nesbitt is joined by Felix Aylmer and Catherine Lacey. This is one of two short films produced under the umbrella title Famous Scenes from Shakespeare
Director: Henry Cass
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: January 1, 1945
Cast
- Cathleen Nesbitt - Lady Macbeth
- Felix Aylmer - Doctor
- Catherine Lacey - Gentlewoman
- Wilfrid Lawson - Macbeth
Cinematography: Ernest Palmer
Editing: Julian Wintle
Production: BFI, British Council
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Henry Cass
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Famous Scenes from Shakespeare No. 2: Macbeth Act II, Scene 2 and Act V, Scene I about?
- This short film features two atmospheric scenes from Shakespeare's famous tragedy: Act II Scene 2, the murder scene, and Act V Scene 1, with Lady Macbeth and that damned spot. The wonderful Wilfrid Lawson and Cathleen Nesbitt make such a fine murderous duo in the first scene that one wishes the whole play had been filmed. At least we have the sleepwalking scene as compensation, where Nesbitt is joined by Felix Aylmer and Catherine Lacey. This is one of two short films produced under the umbrella title Famous Scenes from Shakespeare
- Who directed Famous Scenes from Shakespeare No. 2: Macbeth Act II, Scene 2 and Act V, Scene I?
- Famous Scenes from Shakespeare No. 2: Macbeth Act II, Scene 2 and Act V, Scene I was directed by Henry Cass.
- Who stars in Famous Scenes from Shakespeare No. 2: Macbeth Act II, Scene 2 and Act V, Scene I?
- Famous Scenes from Shakespeare No. 2: Macbeth Act II, Scene 2 and Act V, Scene I stars Cathleen Nesbitt, Felix Aylmer, Catherine Lacey, Wilfrid Lawson.
- How long is Famous Scenes from Shakespeare No. 2: Macbeth Act II, Scene 2 and Act V, Scene I?
- Famous Scenes from Shakespeare No. 2: Macbeth Act II, Scene 2 and Act V, Scene I has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- Where was Famous Scenes from Shakespeare No. 2: Macbeth Act II, Scene 2 and Act V, Scene I produced?
- Famous Scenes from Shakespeare No. 2: Macbeth Act II, Scene 2 and Act V, Scene I was produced in United Kingdom.