I saw this production in the theater prior to Broadway. The concept for the production was "rehearsal dress," before costumes are added (though of course those rehearsal clothes were carefully co-ordinated). For anyone interested in learning more: two books were written about it, the first by Richard L. Sterne a fairly straightforward reporting of the rehearsal process, the second William Redfield's wonderful "Letters from an Actor" -- he played Guildenstern -- which is full of wonderful insights about acting as well as some terrific anecdotes and sharp takes on this particular production.
Estou agradecida a quem postou esta maravilhosa performance de Richard Burton e impressionada com a vigorosa interpretação do seu Hamlet nesta cena do duelo.
@JuanMacready Well, as may be, but doesn't change the fact that he had a beautiful voice, perfect for acting and recording. Plenty of people smoke as many a day and don't have that kind of voice.
@JuanMacready Well, it was deep at times, gravel at times, shrill at times... but I suppose that's the acting - it very much depended on what you were watching/hearing at the time. He did have a beautiful voice ... but then, 'beautiful' is subjective. Being objective, I'd have to say he had a voice for the occasion.
@JuanMacready Actually, I might take that back... your numerous comments about wishing or hoping that people would die of cancer kind of betrays your juvenile mentality.... So, maybe......
I've never properly seen Burton's Hamlet, but this is kind of unprepossessing. I mean, John Cullum is amazing, and Burton's just kind of mouthing lines. I'll reserve true judgement until I see more stuff.
@JuanMacready Oh I disagree.... Burton was the master of excellent hammy overacting. His voice in Under Milk Wood is my favourite of his, and his voice on War of the Worlds.... ohh fabulous.
How elegant and beautifully Cullum moves.
Wow!! John Cullum?!?! Wonderful with Burton
I saw this production in the theater prior to Broadway. The concept for the production was "rehearsal dress," before costumes are added (though of course those rehearsal clothes were carefully co-ordinated). For anyone interested in learning more: two books were written about it, the first by Richard L. Sterne a fairly straightforward reporting of the rehearsal process, the second William Redfield's wonderful "Letters from an Actor" -- he played Guildenstern -- which is full of wonderful insights about acting as well as some terrific anecdotes and sharp takes on this particular production.
Thank you for sharing this.
@@lddixon2394 You're most welome.
Estou agradecida a quem postou esta maravilhosa performance de Richard Burton e impressionada com a vigorosa interpretação do seu Hamlet nesta cena do duelo.
Great sword play!
Burton sempre eccezionale ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I love how Burton breaks and mutters "Come on, man, let go of the goblet!" at the 4:55 mark.
hahaha nice catch!
Alfred Drake as King Claudius John Cullum as Laerte Richard Burton as Hamlet amd Eileen Herlie as Queen Gertrude
...outrageous good ! 'love Richard ! LES
Dont forget to.name Alfred Drake as Claudius and Elaine Herlie
@JuanMacready
Well, as may be, but doesn't change the fact that he had a beautiful voice, perfect for acting and recording. Plenty of people smoke as many a day and don't have that kind of voice.
John Cullum is very agile for a big man.
Is he really that big? I think I read he's 5'10", which would be average height for a man in the US.
@JuanMacready
Well, it was deep at times, gravel at times, shrill at times... but I suppose that's the acting - it very much depended on what you were watching/hearing at the time.
He did have a beautiful voice ... but then, 'beautiful' is subjective.
Being objective, I'd have to say he had a voice for the occasion.
@JuanMacready
Actually, I might take that back... your numerous comments about wishing or hoping that people would die of cancer kind of betrays your juvenile mentality....
So, maybe......
I've never properly seen Burton's Hamlet, but this is kind of unprepossessing. I mean, John Cullum is amazing, and Burton's just kind of mouthing lines. I'll reserve true judgement until I see more stuff.
So...is it Alec Leamas vs. Dr. Mark Bruckner?
@JuanMacready
Oh I disagree.... Burton was the master of excellent hammy overacting. His voice in Under Milk Wood is my favourite of his, and his voice on War of the Worlds.... ohh fabulous.
@JuanMacready
Now THAT has to be a lie... lol
(My brother in law has an uncle who's 8 months younger than him.)
@JuanMacready
Ah right, so not a lie.. more, a 'mistake'... fairy nuff.