Shakespeare-Richard III (1983 TV)--Lady Anne mourns, pt 2/2

go here to view part 1 of this scene:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrOyhyv4Hh8

go here to a single playlist of all the Shakespeare for SATS 2008:
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go here to view Ian Mckellen in this scene:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9zIw84dD_Y

William Shakespeare's "The Tragedy of Richard the Third", Act 1, scene 2 (Richard wooing Anne), lines 113 to end of the scene

Ron Cook ... Richard III
Zoë Wanamaker ... Lady Anne
Paul Jesson ... George, Duke of Clarence

One of the glories of this TV version of "Richard III", besides much fine acting, is that it is presented virtually uncut--a rarity for this play. Running length is 3 hours and 48 minutes!

Though I do miss the famous line Cibber added "Off with his head! So much for Buckingham!" Olivier did interpolate this line in his film version.


"With Shakespear's nature, or with Johnson's art,
Let others aim: 'Tis yours to shake the soul
With Thunder rumbling from the mustard bowl."
(Pope, The Dunciad, B II 224-6)


Richard III: Act 1 Scene 2 (lines 33-186) (SATS 2008)

The funeral of Henry VI. Richard woos Anne.

'Stay, you that bear the corpse, and set it down'

to

'I will not be thy executioner'

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[Perculsor]

I never really understood this scene. On reflection I think it's because the actor playing Richard is usually a heavy who's too intimidating to make it work convincingly. But I think the way they reconciled it through chivalric convention is genius. Cook is cogent and charming. For the first time, I almost believe it could happen.

[xlulumerylstreepfanx]

i adore zoe wanamaker she was am\nig in this <3<3 xx

[ThePhantic]

I am glad that I found this! I am playing Lady anne in our schools production of richard III and my director wanted me to try to find some clips of it on youtube for insperation, but besides this I have not been able to find anything with GOOD acting in which Anne is potrayed in a simular way that i portray her. still not exactly what I do, but a good help!

[FireEyedMaidOfWar]

So Anne and Richard may have been a quite happy couple both romantically and rational: Anne had her inheritance protected by Richard and he his power much improved; so the real Anne could be closer to Lady Macbeth than ever Queen Margaret; and never forget: Henry VII has as much reason to kill the nephews of Richard III than he had himself and even more: Had Richard no sons his nephews could succeed him still but for Henry their lives were a constant danger.

[FireEyedMaidOfWar]

I still muse how much Shakespeare did fell here pray to the Tudor lies about good King Richard III – as every last monarch of a overthrown dynasty is depicted as a monster and a tyrant; ever since the days of the Roman emperors; and so is it with the story of Anne & Richard: They were betrothed in their youth but her father Warwick married her to Prince Edward, while Richard remained faithful to her and rescued Anne and by doing so preserved her Neville inheritance.

[FireEyedMaidOfWar]

I still muse how much Shakespeare did fell here pray to the Tudor lies about good King Richard III – as every last monarch of a overthrown dynasty is depicted as a monster and a tyrant; ever since the days of the Roman emperors; and so is it with the story of Anne & Richard: They were betrothed in their youth but her father Warwick married her to Prince Edward, while Richard remained faithful to her and rescued Anne and by doing so preserved her Neville inheritance.

[belisariusorb]

Zoe is superb.

[bloodfyr]

I think this is my favorite production of this play. Cook's Richard is just so mischevious. I love those evil, evil grins he has.

[artj22850]

This production is excellent, especially this scene. I saw it when a friend lend me the set. It's well worth buying. Thanks for posting this scene and others. I love this play. It has everything - deception, evil, thrill, murder and beautiful poetry.

[Chunkie619]

im writing an essay on this scene now and its really annoying =/

[Aureleann]

Please, please please, where is Q Margaret's soliloquy "I called thee then vain flourish of my forture" act IV sc 4 ?

[oskarontherocks88]

Where can I download the movie in full length?