Macbeth

Synopsis

Commercial audio recording of a condensed version of Shakespeare’s play starring Orson Welles in the title role and Fay Bainter as Lady Macbeth. Welles’ adaptation reduces the plays’ acts from five to three.

Series

Mercury Text Records

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Audio

Year of release

1940

Notes

Restored and released online in May 2023 on its YouTube channel by the Shakespeare Network.

Subjects

Drama; Shakespeare

Online availability

URI

https://youtu.be/mqr964x6Twk

Delivery

Streamed/Download

Credits

Director

Orson Welles

Music

Bernard Herrman

Adaptor for Radio

Orson Welles

Cast

Edith Barrett
Erskine Sanford
Fay Bainter
George Coulouris
Orson Welles
Richard Baer
Richard Wilson (4)
Robert Warrick
Sam Edwards
William Alland

Production Company

Name

Mercury Productions

Distributor

Name

Columbia Records

Name

Shakespeare Network (SN)

Web

https://www.youtube.com/@ShakespeareNetwork External site opens in new window