Macbeth (1948) Directed by Orson Welles

Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself. Director: Orson Welles Writers: William Shakespeare, Orson Welles Main cast: Orson Welles - Macbeth Jeanette Nolan - Lady Macbeth Dan O'Herlihy - Macduff Roddy McDowall - Malcolm Edgar Barrier - Banquo Alan Napier - A Holy Father Erskine Sanford - Duncan John Dierkes - Ross Keene Curtis - Lennox Peggy Webber - Lady Macduff and Witch Lionel Braham - Siward Archie Heugly - Siward Jerry Farber - Fleance Christopher Welles - Macduff's child Morgan Farley - Doctor Lurene Tuttle - Gentlewoman and Witch Brainerd Duffield - First Murderer and Witch William Alland - Second Murderer George Chirello - Seyton