Question 1

Why did Laurence Olivier not make a film of 'Macbeth' after Henry V?

Accepted Answer

Laurence Olivier decided against it because Orson Welles' version would reach theaters first, so he made Hamlet (1948) instead, which won him Academy Awards.

Question 2

What happened to the original version of Orson Welles' Macbeth after its world premiere?

Accepted Answer

The original 107-minute version with Scottish accents was completely withdrawn after the disastrous world premiere and did not resurface until the 1980s.

Question 3

How did Orson Welles' Macbeth perform in different countries upon release?

Accepted Answer

It was a critical and commercial disaster in the USA and England, but a huge success in many non-English speaking countries like France, where critics praised its stylized approach.

Question 4

What unusual technique was used for the dialog in Orson Welles' Macbeth?

Accepted Answer

The dialog was pre-recorded, leaving the actors to mime their lines during filming.

Question 5

Who designed the sets for Orson Welles' Macbeth?

Accepted Answer

The inexpensive impressionist sets were designed by Orson Welles and Dan O'Herlihy.

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