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King Lear( 1953)

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Overview

In this abridged television production, Lear vows revenge against his conniving daughters after they try to take swift control of his power.

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      Orson Welles

      King Lear

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      Natasha Parry

      Cordelia

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      Arnold Moss

      Duke of Albany

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      Bramwell Fletcher

      Earl of Kent

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      David J. Stewart

      Oswald

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      Margaret Phillips

      Regan

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      Beatrice Straight

      Goneril

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      Alan Badel

      Fool

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      Micheál Mac Liammóir

      Poor Tom

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      Frederick Worlock

      Earl of Gloucester

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      Scott Forbes

      Duke of Cornwall

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      Wesley Addy

      King of France

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      Fred Sadoff

      Duke of Burgundy

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      Lloyd Bochner

      First Gentleman

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      Chris Gampel

      First Servant

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      LeRoi Operti

      Doctor

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      Alistair Cooke

      Self – Host

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      Peter Brook

      Self – Director

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

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    Keywords

    • nihilism
    • authority
    • based on play or musical
    • betrayal
    • justice
    • king lear