John Gielgud
(as George, Duke of Clarence)
George, Duke of Clarence:
[speaking about Edward IV, who has sent Clarence to the Tower] He hearkens after dreams and prophecies / And from the crossrow plucks the letter 'G', / And says a wizard told him that by 'G' / His issue disinherited would be. / And for my name of George begins with G / It follows in his thoughts that I am he. /These and such like toys /Have moved his Highness to commit me now.
Laurence Olivier
(as Richard III)
Laurence Olivier
(as Richard III)
Richard III:
And therefore since I cannot prove a lover,To entertain these fair well-spoken days,I am determined to prove a villain,and hate the idle pleasures of these days.
Laurence Olivier
(as Richard III)
Patrick Troughton
(as Tyrell)
Richard III:
Darest thou resolve to kill a friend of mine?
Tyrell: Please you, but I'd rather kill two enemies.
Tyrell: Please you, but I'd rather kill two enemies.
Laurence Olivier
(as Richard III)
Richard III:
I'll drown more sailors than the mermaid shall,I'll slay more glazers than the basilisk,I'll play the orator as well as Nestor,Deceive more slyly than Ulysses could,And, like a Sinon, take another Troy,I can add colours to the chameleon,Change shapes with Proteus for advantages,And set the murderous Machiavel to school.Can I do this,and cannot get a crown?Tut were it farther off,I'll pluck it down.
Laurence Olivier
(as Richard III)
Richard III:
Look how my ring encompasseth thy finger. Even so thy breast encloseth my poor heart. Wear both of them, for both of them are thine.
Laurence Olivier
(as Richard III)
Michael Gough
(as Dighton, 1st murderer)
Claire Bloom
(as The Lady Anne)
