Hamlet (1948) | |
| Director(s) | Laurence Olivier |
| Producer(s) | Reginald Beck (associate), Anthony Bushell, Herbert Smith (executive uncredited) |
| Top Genres | Drama, Film Adaptation |
| Top Topics | Based on Play, Revenge, Royalty, Tragic Love |
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Hamlet Overview:
Hamlet (1948) was a Drama - Film Adaptation Film directed by Laurence Olivier and produced by Anthony Bushell, Herbert Smith and Reginald Beck.
Academy Awards 1948 --- Ceremony Number 21 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Actor | Laurence Olivier | Won |
| Best Supporting Actress | Jean Simmons | Nominated |
| Best Art Direction | Art Direction: Roger K. Furse; Set Decoration: Carmen Dillon | Won |
| Best Costume Design | Roger K. Furse | Won |
| Best Director | Laurence Olivier | Nominated |
| Best Music - Scoring | William Walton | Nominated |
| Best Picture | J. Arthur Rank-Two Cities Films | Won |
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Hamlet (1948): A Medieval Film Noir
By Amanda Garrett on Mar 1, 2016 From Old Hollywood FilmsToday, I'm commemorating the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death a bit early (it's April 23) with a look at Laurence Olivier's film noir-inspired take on the bard's great tragedy, Hamlet. This article is part of the In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb Blogathon hosted by MovieMovieBlogBl... Read full article
Hamlet (1948)
By Beatrice on Apr 10, 2015 From Flickers in TimeHamlet Directed by Laurence Olivier Written by William Shakespeare 1948/UK Two Cities Films Repeat viewing/Amazon Instant You couldn’t ask for a better traditional version of Hamlet than this one. ?The acting is very big and stagey but I think that’s the point. Hamlet Prince of Denm... Read full article
Hamlet Isn’t Dead: The Taming Of The Shrew – A Personal Kickstarter Appeal
By Michael on Nov 14, 2013 From Durnmoose Movie MusingsOk, you guys know that I usually try to keep the personal side of my life out of the blogging side, except for where it relates to movies and TV shows, but I hope you’ll forgive me taking just a moment here to promote something near and dear to my heart. Earlier this year, my son David and som... Read full article
Hamlet (1)
By RBuccicone on Oct 15, 2010 From MacGuffin MoviesHamlet (1948) ???? In making Hamlet, Laurence Olivier was credited?with, more than anyone else, introducing Shakespeare to the mass public at the time, and rightfully so. Not only does Olivier star in this film adaptation of a brooding young man attempting to prove his uncle murdered his father in p... Read full article
Hamlet (1948)
By Judy on Jul 10, 2010 From Movie ClassicsLaurence Olivier as Hamlet I’m not going to say a lot about this film,?but, as part of my mini-Shakespeare season,?just wanted briefly?to?record that I’ve re-watched the Olivier Hamlet?and enjoyed it very much – it is?much better than his first Shakespearean film role in As You Lik... Read full article
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Quotes from Hamlet:
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark: To be or not to be, that is the question. Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune or to take arms against a sea of troubles and by opposing, end them.
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark: Frailty, thy name is woman.
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Facts about Hamlet:
The play probably opened no later than 1601 in London, with William Shakespeare himself playing the part of the Ghost and Richard Burbage playing Hamlet. It was first published in 1602 with the title "The Tragical History of Hamlet Prince of Denmark," but that version was probably based on reports of speeches as delivered on stage, and bears little resemblance to modern versions. Modern texts are based more on the second version published in 1604 and a version published in 1623, each containing lines not in the other's text.
Laurence Olivier played the voice of Hamlet's father's ghost himself by recording the dialog and playing it back at a reduced speed, giving it a macabre quality. The role is often erroneously reported as being performed by Sir John Gielgud, perhaps because it does sound vaguely like him, but it has been said that Olivier actually disliked working with Gielgud in William Shakespeare films, and turned down his request to play the Chorus in The Chronicle History of King Henry the Fift with His Battell Fought at Agincourt in France. If Gielgud had played the Ghost in Hamlet, it would have been the first of three appearances (so to speak) as the character: Gielgud played the Ghost in Hamlet and Hamlet.
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