Macbeth (TV)
1954·United States·103 min.
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One of the finest achievements of television's Golden Age, this version of Shakespeare's tragedy from "Hallmark Hall of Fame" stars Maurice Evans in the title role, Judith Anderson as Lady Macbeth, and a distinguished supporting cast. Imaginative sets and costumes enhance this live presentation. Based on Shakespeare's play: As Macbeth and Banquo return victorious from fighting a battle, they are met by three witches who make a series of tantalizing predictions. One of the predictions says that Macbeth will become King of Scotland. As Macbeth agonizes between loyalty and opportunity, his ruthless wife spurs him on to give up his reservations, causing Macbeth to resort to treachery and murder in order to fulfill his ambitions. (FILMAFFINTY)
DirectorGeorge Schaefer
MusicLehman Engel
CastMaurice Evans·Judith Anderson·House Jameson·Frieda Altman·Staats Cotsworth·George Eberling·Peter Fernandez·Roger Hamilton·Noel Leslie·Michael Kane·J. Pat O'Malley
Original titleHallmark Hall of Fame: Macbeth (TV)