Macbeth (1952)

Synopsis

Verdi’s opera sung in the original Italian, directed and adapted for television by George R. Foa. With Alexander Moyes as narrator. The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is conducted by Vittori Gui.

Language

Italian (Standard)

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Television

Availability

No archive copy known.

Subjects

Drama; Music

Keywords

opera; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Credits

Director

Alan Lawson; George R. Foa

Producer

Carl Ebert

Music

Giuseppe Verdi

Art Direction

Casper Neher

Contributor

Alexander Moyes; Vittori Gui

Cast

Charles Rowley
David Read
Dennis Wicks
Dorothy Dow
Frederick Dalberg
James Johnston
John Kentish
Marko Rothmuller
Patricia Bartlett
Philip Lewtas
Richard Williams

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)