Shakespearean Star: Laurence Olivier and National Cinema

ISBN-13: 9781107181113 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017 / 226 str.

Jennifer Barnes

Opis

This is the first study to comprehensively analyse Laurence Olivier's Shakespearean films alongside his unique Shakespearean star image.

Recenzje

'Elements of each film are analysed in the course of the book, but the productions are treated not as freestanding texts in themselves but as texts alongside others that support the argument concerning Olivier's achievement of representative 'national' status. Barnes traces the development of this in his theatrical and personal career to good effect, with reference to the actor's papers, held in the British Library, as well as to press reports and other sources.' Russell Jackson, Shakespeare Survey

Spis treści

Prologue; 1. Henry V (1944); 2. Hamlet (1948); 3. Richard III (1955); 4. Macbeth I (1955–60): contexts; 5. Macbeth II (2012-): legacy; Epilogue.