: The wooing of Lady Anne (played by Claire Bloom ) is changed so it takes place over the coffin of her husband, rather than her father-in-law, which critics note makes her eventual submission even more striking.
: Olivier used long takes to allow actors to build scenes theatrically while maintaining a cinematic flow. Richard III (1955)
: To focus the narrative, certain characters like Queen Margaret were cut entirely, making it more of a "one-man show" for Olivier. The "Mistress Shore" Motif : The wooing of Lady Anne (played by
: The cinematography uses dramatic framing and shadow to enhance the foreboding atmosphere surrounding Richard. Narrative Adaptations The "Mistress Shore" Motif : The cinematography uses
: It was filmed in spectacular VistaVision Technicolor , which is noted for its "glorious colors and sets".
The Rogue’s Guide to Shakespeare on Film #14: Richard III (1955)
