Directed by Orson Welles
For those already familiar with Welles' Macbeth (restored to its fulll 07-minute length by UCLA and shown in previous Festivals), this screening will be unique. We will present the 89-minute general-release version of the film with the original music and sound-effects track, but without the dialogue. Except for a short introductory narration by Welles, not a single spoken word will be heard. While Shakespeare recedes, cinematic language and filmmaking technique—the actors' non-verbal performances, costumes and sets. editing, lighting and composition, and, most of all, the musical score by noted composer Jacques Ibert—will come to the fore. As the plot of "Macbeth" is well known, it will be possible to follow the film without too much difficulty. But since all of the lines from the play will be missing, this screening is not recommended for those who have not seen the Welles film previously.
Republic Pictures Corp. Producer/Screenwriter: Orson Welles Adapted from the play "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare Cinematographer: John L. Russell Editor: Louis Lindsay Music: Jacques Ibert Cast: Orson Welles, Jeanette Nolan, Dan O'Herlihy, Roddy MacDowall. Edgar Barrier
35mm, 89 min.
Preserved in cooperation with Paramount Pictures from a 35mm nitrate fine grain master positive, a 35mm acetate fine grain master positive and a 35mm music and effects soundtrack negative. Laboratory services by Cinetech. Audio Mechanics. OJ Audio. Special thanks to: Barry Allen. Ernest Kirkpatrick.
