We watched this on tv in 1968. As a junior in high school, I couldn't believe it! But it was befitting Titania and no cheap "wardrobe malfunction" for ratings.
Go to England right now our fan club is going to see the great Judi Dench now years older is doing Titania. feb. through March.I wonder what the difference will be?
I love seeing the difference between the older stuff and the newer stuff. Its amazing how different film is now from what it was 40 years ago. Dame Judi Dench is a wonderful actress. I must find a copy of this so I can watch it all. (ps. irvingdraconian was very sweet)
All the actors children were roped into being in the film. My father was playing Oberon, so naturally I was on his team. My brother played Mustardseed. All I can remember was that it was very cold & wet & the green body make-up never came out of the lining of my school duffel coat that I wore in-between shots.
For such a maverick independent rule breaker, you'd think Peter Brook might have allowed them to move above the hips. I can also do without the naked children blowing horns.
For an argument over who f___ed who, their confrontation is pretty goddamn lame as well. Haven't seen this in years, but I think I really hate it.
same voice then as now. :) you have to be a damn good actress or actor to pull off shakespeare. and she pulled it off well. dame helen's in this version, too, right? wow.
Not just Dame Mirren, but also Dame Diana Rigg, in addition to Dame Dench. Such an assembly of sheer thespian firepower was a fairly common and glorious part of the sixties, seventies and early eighties, the best era for film, music and TV. It wasn't limited to the bard's works either..."The Lion in Winter", "A Man For All Seasons", "The Godfather" are other classic examples. It's a shame too...you simply can't front load a picture like that today, there isn't the talent or money available.
Yes the one rule is never do the "I gave no ring" speech from Twelfth Night, because it's the most overdone audition piece ever. Helena's speech "how happy some or other some can be" is a close second, so if you choose it, be sure you know what you're talking about, and that your take is fresh and urgent. It's also important that Helen's self-deprecating humor not get in the way of her genuinely desperate feeling that she will never find love.
no offence, but the filming is really crap. admittledy it was what, 1968? i love midsummers but i reckon my school production was actually better than this
I have to admit that the ACTING is incredible (it's a Royal Shakespeare Company production), but the filming - particularly the editing - is really shoddy. I know a lot of it is intentional - 1960s jump-cutting has its place - but the angles seem edited together with globs of glue and a stapler. Still, a great version and - I have to admit, between Judi Dench, Helen Mirren, and Diana Rigg, this production was pretty full of SAILFs (Shakespearean Actresses I'd...).
the best of the best. I love the psychedelic editing. the cast doesn't get better: a very young helen mirren and diana rigg. I forget who bilbo baggins is in real life. he always plays the worst villains.
Ian Richardson is very beautiful.
Bozpot 11 months ago
Judi Dench is the best actress ever
92af 1 year ago 2
great acting - ye old hippies
blumenthol 1 year ago
I've just watched this through 5 times in a row. There's something really compelling about her performance...
sibeliandrift 1 year ago
We watched this on tv in 1968. As a junior in high school, I couldn't believe it! But it was befitting Titania and no cheap "wardrobe malfunction" for ratings.
Ragland1952 1 year ago
Hah, young Ian Richardson
7JCvos1990 2 years ago
Go to England right now our fan club is going to see the great Judi Dench now years older is doing Titania. feb. through March.I wonder what the difference will be?
Bluedolphingirl01 2 years ago
Oh cool. I'd be curious to see that as well and compare.
skonenblades 2 years ago
I love seeing the difference between the older stuff and the newer stuff. Its amazing how different film is now from what it was 40 years ago. Dame Judi Dench is a wonderful actress. I must find a copy of this so I can watch it all. (ps. irvingdraconian was very sweet)
LittleHessie25 2 years ago
omg her face is so annoying i mean seriusly she just stands there and stares like shes so bad and awsome its ugly annoying
arclite95 2 years ago
That's me, holding a candle at 3.11!
All the actors children were roped into being in the film. My father was playing Oberon, so naturally I was on his team. My brother played Mustardseed. All I can remember was that it was very cold & wet & the green body make-up never came out of the lining of my school duffel coat that I wore in-between shots.
It was all post synced, which explains a lot.
irvingdraconian 2 years ago
@irvingdraconian : you haven't changed much. But in his clip your father's voice doesn't sound quite like him. Pity.
Theqwerty111987 1 year ago
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LuvIzAhl 2 years ago
Who is playing Oberon?
DADRENO 3 years ago
Ian Richardson...and very nice he looks too.
Bozpot 2 years ago
I've just watched the series Pack of Cards, etc.
DADRENO 2 years ago
Tarry, rash wanton. lol.
Ill try using that on my girlfriend.
Muso8787 3 years ago
I'm not a shakespearean expert! But to me..this is acting!!!
DivaDeb1234 3 years ago 7
For such a maverick independent rule breaker, you'd think Peter Brook might have allowed them to move above the hips. I can also do without the naked children blowing horns.
For an argument over who f___ed who, their confrontation is pretty goddamn lame as well. Haven't seen this in years, but I think I really hate it.
mrblifil 3 years ago
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Judi Dench was hot! Now she's a wench :P
Doormaster 3 years ago
same voice then as now. :) you have to be a damn good actress or actor to pull off shakespeare. and she pulled it off well. dame helen's in this version, too, right? wow.
christentze 3 years ago
Not just Dame Mirren, but also Dame Diana Rigg, in addition to Dame Dench. Such an assembly of sheer thespian firepower was a fairly common and glorious part of the sixties, seventies and early eighties, the best era for film, music and TV. It wasn't limited to the bard's works either..."The Lion in Winter", "A Man For All Seasons", "The Godfather" are other classic examples. It's a shame too...you simply can't front load a picture like that today, there isn't the talent or money available.
LTGeneralist 3 years ago 3
@LTGeneralist Yeah, three of the best actresses alive in their youth, and all then very, very beautiful, too.
bluechao 1 year ago
Thanks for posting this. I've added a link to it on ShakespeareFlix.
ShakespeareFlix 3 years ago
creepy..
chrisozog 3 years ago
i like it :D
its easier to follow then the newer stuff
malm1231 3 years ago
her voice is the same back then hehe love it
chrislpp 3 years ago 2
yeh i love Judi in this she is amazing! I love her tone of voice.. she does a good queen :)
juliacrawfis 3 years ago
She's a good actress.
coramunroe 3 years ago
I was thinking of auditioning for Titania, Hermia or Helena. So if any ones got any tips or pointers, i'd be greatful.
IndieCindy0x 3 years ago
Yes the one rule is never do the "I gave no ring" speech from Twelfth Night, because it's the most overdone audition piece ever. Helena's speech "how happy some or other some can be" is a close second, so if you choose it, be sure you know what you're talking about, and that your take is fresh and urgent. It's also important that Helen's self-deprecating humor not get in the way of her genuinely desperate feeling that she will never find love.
mrblifil 3 years ago
this is so beautifully acted! i love judi dench!! xxx
licklestarlet 4 years ago
no offence, but the filming is really crap. admittledy it was what, 1968? i love midsummers but i reckon my school production was actually better than this
ArieltheMermaid101 4 years ago
I have to admit that the ACTING is incredible (it's a Royal Shakespeare Company production), but the filming - particularly the editing - is really shoddy. I know a lot of it is intentional - 1960s jump-cutting has its place - but the angles seem edited together with globs of glue and a stapler. Still, a great version and - I have to admit, between Judi Dench, Helen Mirren, and Diana Rigg, this production was pretty full of SAILFs (Shakespearean Actresses I'd...).
PonyExpressNYC 3 years ago
The end of Ms. T's soliloquy?
"The human mortals want their winter cheer; No night is now with hymn or carol blest: Therefore the moon, the governess of floods,
Pale in her anger, washes all the air,
That rheumatic diseases do abound:
And thorough this distemperature we see
The seasons alter:..." The brilliance in the last part of that verse is sadly lost. ah! Sad.
Meleny001 4 years ago
zone003,thank you for posting this clip.
now we know what Dench was like when she was young, so we can feel she is ageless.
Dench looks pretty in her old days!
ruantengyi 4 years ago
the best of the best. I love the psychedelic editing. the cast doesn't get better: a very young helen mirren and diana rigg. I forget who bilbo baggins is in real life. he always plays the worst villains.
gingerpartington 4 years ago
According to IMDB,Oberon is played by Ian Richardson.
lise2006 4 years ago
Puck is Ian Holm who goes on to play Bilbo Baggins.
gingerpartington 4 years ago
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get yer baps out,
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ok... serious now... v nice, shame about the quality and ADHD editing...
j055w4 4 years ago
wow! Judi had nice breasts!
polio8vaccine 4 years ago
She did indeed. Kind of hard to think about now.
thaines 4 years ago
yea more of this vids
ironstealer87 4 years ago
Well, I'll be completely brazen: PLEASE, MOOOORE... ALL!
Thank you again for sharing this!
BelitSheri 4 years ago