The Resource Richard III, London Film Productions ; Janus Films ; producer, Laurence Olivier ; [textual alterations], Colley Cibber, David Garrick ; director, Laurence Olivier, (videorecording)
Richard III, London Film Productions ; Janus Films ; producer, Laurence Olivier ; [textual alterations], Colley Cibber, David Garrick ; director, Laurence Olivier, (videorecording)
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The item Richard III, London Film Productions ; Janus Films ; producer, Laurence Olivier ; [textual alterations], Colley Cibber, David Garrick ; director, Laurence Olivier, (videorecording) represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Hamilton East Public Library.This item is available to borrow from 2 library branches.
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The item Richard III, London Film Productions ; Janus Films ; producer, Laurence Olivier ; [textual alterations], Colley Cibber, David Garrick ; director, Laurence Olivier, (videorecording) represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Hamilton East Public Library.
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- Contributor
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- Bloom, Claire, 1931-
- Cibber, Colley, 1671-1757
- Garrick, David, 1717-1779
- Gielgud, John, 1904-2000
- Hannen, Nicholas, 1881-1972
- Hardwicke, Cedric, 1893-1964
- Huson, Paul
- Kerridge, Mary, 1914-1999
- Olivier, Laurence, 1907-1989
- Richardson, Ralph, Sir, 1902-1983
- Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
- Janus Films
- London Film Productions
- Summary
- Begins by recapitulating the final scene of Henry IV, Part III with Edward IV being crowned king. In the background of the celebration, Richard jealously views the proceedings. Soon afterwards, Edward IV is murdered, drowned in a vat of wine. Richard becomes king and, after proceeding with a succession of intrigues and duplicities, he finds his kingdom in dire peril, set upon by Henry Tudor and mustering a final defense for his realm at the Battle of Bosworth. An immortal tale of lust, murder, treachery and the ruthless pursuit of power
- Language
- eng
- Edition
- Special ed.
- Extent
- 2 videodiscs (ca. 158 min.)
- Note
-
- Originally released as a motion picture in 1955
- Based on the play by William Shakespeare
- Special features: new high-definition digital transfer, including newly discovered footage from the original theatrical release, with restored image and sound; audio commentary by playwright and stage director Russel Lees, joined by John Wilders, former governor of the Royal Shakespeare Company; "Great acting: Laurence Olivier", a 1966 BBC interview with Olivier hosted by renowned theater critic Kenneth Tynan; gallery of on-set and production stills and posters, featuring excerpts from Olivier's autobiography "On acting"; 12-minute television trailer, including footage of Olivier, producer Alexander Korda, production designer Roger Furse, and other crew members at work in Shepperton Studios; original theatrical trailer
- Label
- Richard III
- Title
- Richard III
- Statement of responsibility
- London Film Productions ; Janus Films ; producer, Laurence Olivier ; [textual alterations], Colley Cibber, David Garrick ; director, Laurence Olivier
- Title variation
- William Shakespeare's Richard III
- Contributor
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- Bloom, Claire, 1931-
- Cibber, Colley, 1671-1757
- Garrick, David, 1717-1779
- Gielgud, John, 1904-2000
- Hannen, Nicholas, 1881-1972
- Hardwicke, Cedric, 1893-1964
- Huson, Paul
- Kerridge, Mary, 1914-1999
- Olivier, Laurence, 1907-1989
- Richardson, Ralph, Sir, 1902-1983
- Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
- Janus Films
- London Film Productions
- Subject
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- Anne, Queen, consort of Richard III, King of England, 1456-1485 -- Drama
- Buckingham, Henry Stafford, Duke of, 1454?-1483 -- Drama
- Clarence, George, Duke of, 1449-1478 -- Drama
- Edward, IV, King of England, 1442-1483 -- Drama
- Elizabeth, Queen, consort of Edward IV, King of England, 1437?-1492 -- Drama
- Film adaptations
- Great Britain -- History -- Richard III, 1483-1485 -- Drama
- Great Britain -- History -- Wars of the Roses, 1455-1485 -- Drama
- Henry, VII, King of England, 1457-1509 -- Drama
- Margaret, of Anjou, Queen, consort of Henry VI, King of England, 1430-1482 -- Drama
- Murder -- England -- Drama
- Nonfiction films
- Richard, III, King of England, 1452-1485 -- Drama
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- Begins by recapitulating the final scene of Henry IV, Part III with Edward IV being crowned king. In the background of the celebration, Richard jealously views the proceedings. Soon afterwards, Edward IV is murdered, drowned in a vat of wine. Richard becomes king and, after proceeding with a succession of intrigues and duplicities, he finds his kingdom in dire peril, set upon by Henry Tudor and mustering a final defense for his realm at the Battle of Bosworth. An immortal tale of lust, murder, treachery and the ruthless pursuit of power
- Cataloging source
- EYM
- Characteristic
- videorecording
- http://bibfra.me/vocab/lite/collectionName
- Richard III (Motion picture : 1955)
- Credits note
- Director of photography, Otto Heller ; production designer, Roger Furse ; editor, Helga Cranston ; original music, William Walton
- PerformerNote
- Cedric Hardwicke, Nicholas Hannen, Laurence Olivier, Ralph Richardson, John Gielgud, Mary Kerridge, Paul Huson, Claire Bloom
- http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
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- 1907-1989
- 1671-1757
- 1717-1779
- 1893-1964
- 1881-1972
- 1902-1983
- 1904-2000
- 1914-1999
- 1931-
- 1564-1616
- http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
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- Olivier, Laurence
- Cibber, Colley
- Garrick, David
- Hardwicke, Cedric
- Hannen, Nicholas
- Richardson, Ralph
- Gielgud, John
- Kerridge, Mary
- Huson, Paul
- Bloom, Claire
- Shakespeare, William
- London Film Productions
- Janus Films
- Runtime
- 158
- Series statement
- Criterion collection
- Series volume
- 213
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
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- Richard
- Edward
- Clarence, George
- Elizabeth
- Buckingham, Henry Stafford
- Margaret
- Henry
- Anne
- Great Britain
- Great Britain
- Murder
- Target audience
- general
- Technique
- live action
- Label
- Richard III, London Film Productions ; Janus Films ; producer, Laurence Olivier ; [textual alterations], Colley Cibber, David Garrick ; director, Laurence Olivier, (videorecording)
- Note
-
- Originally released as a motion picture in 1955
- Based on the play by William Shakespeare
- Special features: new high-definition digital transfer, including newly discovered footage from the original theatrical release, with restored image and sound; audio commentary by playwright and stage director Russel Lees, joined by John Wilders, former governor of the Royal Shakespeare Company; "Great acting: Laurence Olivier", a 1966 BBC interview with Olivier hosted by renowned theater critic Kenneth Tynan; gallery of on-set and production stills and posters, featuring excerpts from Olivier's autobiography "On acting"; 12-minute television trailer, including footage of Olivier, producer Alexander Korda, production designer Roger Furse, and other crew members at work in Shepperton Studios; original theatrical trailer
- Accompanying material
- 1 booklet.
- Color
- multicolored
- Configuration of playback channels
- monaural
- Control code
- mg00000055
- Dimensions
- 4 3/4 in. +
- Dimensions
- other
- Edition
- Special ed.
- Extent
- 2 videodiscs (ca. 158 min.)
- Lccn
- 00461639
- Medium for sound
- videodisc
- Other physical details
- sd., col.
- Publisher number
- RIC020
- Sound on medium or separate
- sound on medium
- Specific material designation
- videodisc
- System control number
- (Sirsi) l00461639
- System details
- DVD; Dolby Digital mono, widescreen
- Video recording format
- DVD
- Label
- Richard III, London Film Productions ; Janus Films ; producer, Laurence Olivier ; [textual alterations], Colley Cibber, David Garrick ; director, Laurence Olivier, (videorecording)
- Note
-
- Originally released as a motion picture in 1955
- Based on the play by William Shakespeare
- Special features: new high-definition digital transfer, including newly discovered footage from the original theatrical release, with restored image and sound; audio commentary by playwright and stage director Russel Lees, joined by John Wilders, former governor of the Royal Shakespeare Company; "Great acting: Laurence Olivier", a 1966 BBC interview with Olivier hosted by renowned theater critic Kenneth Tynan; gallery of on-set and production stills and posters, featuring excerpts from Olivier's autobiography "On acting"; 12-minute television trailer, including footage of Olivier, producer Alexander Korda, production designer Roger Furse, and other crew members at work in Shepperton Studios; original theatrical trailer
- Accompanying material
- 1 booklet.
- Color
- multicolored
- Configuration of playback channels
- monaural
- Control code
- mg00000055
- Dimensions
- 4 3/4 in. +
- Dimensions
- other
- Edition
- Special ed.
- Extent
- 2 videodiscs (ca. 158 min.)
- Lccn
- 00461639
- Medium for sound
- videodisc
- Other physical details
- sd., col.
- Publisher number
- RIC020
- Sound on medium or separate
- sound on medium
- Specific material designation
- videodisc
- System control number
- (Sirsi) l00461639
- System details
- DVD; Dolby Digital mono, widescreen
- Video recording format
- DVD
Subject
- Anne, Queen, consort of Richard III, King of England, 1456-1485 -- Drama
- Buckingham, Henry Stafford, Duke of, 1454?-1483 -- Drama
- Clarence, George, Duke of, 1449-1478 -- Drama
- Edward, IV, King of England, 1442-1483 -- Drama
- Elizabeth, Queen, consort of Edward IV, King of England, 1437?-1492 -- Drama
- Film adaptations
- Great Britain -- History -- Richard III, 1483-1485 -- Drama
- Great Britain -- History -- Wars of the Roses, 1455-1485 -- Drama
- Henry, VII, King of England, 1457-1509 -- Drama
- Margaret, of Anjou, Queen, consort of Henry VI, King of England, 1430-1482 -- Drama
- Murder -- England -- Drama
- Nonfiction films
- Richard, III, King of England, 1452-1485 -- Drama
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