Macbeth

Macbeth is a 1960 film adaptation of the William Shakespeare play. This, the second Hallmark Hall of Fame series teleplay of Macbeth was, like the 1954 live version, also directed by George Schaefer, and also starred Maurice Evans and Judith Anderson. The supporting cast, however, was different, consisting entirely of British actors, while the 1954 version had used a mostly American cast. It was entered into the 11th Berlin International Film Fes... More
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  • 1960

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Runtime:

  • 2 h

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Macbeth

The Tragedy of Macbeth (commonly called Macbeth) is a tragedy by William Shakespeare about a man who commits regicide so as to become king and then commits further murders to maintain his power. The play clearly demonstrates the corrupting effect of ambition, but also deals with the relationship...

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Directed by

George Schaefer

George Louis Schaefer (December 16, 1920 – September 10, 1997) was a director of television and Broadway theatre from the 1950s to the 1990s. Schaefer was born in Wallingford, Connecticut, and lived in Oak Park, Illinois for much of his boyhood and young adulthood. He was the son of Elsie (née...

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Awards

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Year Award Award Winner
  • 1961

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress - Miniseries or a Movie Winners

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Award Nominations:

Year Award Award Nominee
  • 1961

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress - Miniseries or a Movie Nominees

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