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1968: Orson Welles on putting Shakespeare's work into film

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Orson Welles is quizzed about his forthcoming film, which is based on one of William Shakespeare's plays. The interviewer, Nancy Wise, can be heard over the telephone.

Recorded 26 February 1968.

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    21 June 2024
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