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King Richard II (1954 film)
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Wikipedia article
'King Richard II' is a 1954 American film directed by George Schaefer for the 'Hallmark Television Playhouse' TV series. It starred actor Maurice Evans, who also adopted the teleplay from the original work by William Shakespeare.
Cast
*Maurice Evans as Richard II
*Kent Smith as Bolingbroke
*Frederick Worlock as John of Gaunt
*Bruce Gordon as Thomas Mowbray
*Richard Purdy as Duke of York
*Louis Hector as Henry Percy
Production
The film was produced by Albert McCleery and directed by Schaefer. Production and art design was overseen by Richard Sylbert. Costumer design was by Noel Taylor.
The screenplay was adapted by actor Evans from the play by Shakespeare. Evans had performed Richard II on stage numerous times before. He had made his Shakespearean debut on TV in a 1953 Hallmark production of 'Hamlet'. 'King Richard II' was sponsored by Hallmark for a reported $175,000.Hallmark Hall of Fame, #3.18 (TV; 1954)
Reception
The production was well received.
References
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