This film shows two scenes from Hamlet, the Ophelia-Hamlet scene and the closet scene. The film demonstrates how different interpretation of the scenes by directors and actors may alter the impressions conveyed to the audience. Scenes are performed by Elizabeth Spriggs and Tom Chadbon.
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
321133
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Literature → Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 - Film and video adaptations
Music & Performing Arts → Acting
Music & Performing Arts → Theater - Production and direction
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)