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The Rogue’s Guide to Shakespeare on Film #14: Richard III (1955)

: 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. Richard III (1955)

The 1955 film adaptation of , directed by and starring Sir Laurence Olivier , is highly regarded for several unique and influential features that define its legacy. Direct Address and Breaking the Fourth Wall The Rogue’s Guide to Shakespeare on Film #14: