This man introduced the bit, got in a fat suit, put on makeup, prosthetics, eyebrows, mustache and wig, described the character he was to play while doing all of the above, and then performed an impeccable monologue of that character in six and a half minutes. What a talent!

@Garbanzo884

Жыл бұрын

One of the greatest talents of the 20th Century.

@tatavictory7720

Жыл бұрын

@@Garbanzo884 He is really Great!

@st.charlesstreet9876

10 ай бұрын

Couldn’t say it better myself!

@1funkyflyguy

7 ай бұрын

It was really impressive to be fair!

Imagine, in 2015, a prime-time TV show devoting almost ten minutes to a lone man on a bare stage, putting on makeup and quietly reciting Shakespeare. Civility, culture, dignity and a pace that requires calm focus. We won't be seeing the likes of this any time soon. There was no one like Orson Welles.

@michaeljayklein500

9 жыл бұрын

I was about to say something similar, but saw your excellent comment and decided against it. I would like to add, for those almost 10 minutes, I'd never have realized I was watching "The Dean Martin Show". My respect for Dean Martin and the producers of his show has no bounds after viewing this.

@HermanIngram

8 жыл бұрын

Call it 'progress'.

@TotalSinging

7 жыл бұрын

Long before the microwave, internet and instant gratification culture we have today. People had longer attention spans back then -as well a deeper appreciation of culture and the arts.

@deanrichardkhamani1210

5 жыл бұрын

And there will never be another.

@maxhydekyle2425

4 жыл бұрын

@@TotalSinging I get that you're saying microwaves because they cook food fast, but that's still a strange thing to include.

Can you imagine someone doing Shakespeare like this on any TV show today? It would never happen. And we are the poorer for it

@carolynzaremba5469

2 жыл бұрын

Perhaps Patrick Stewart or Ian McKellen. Check out Patrick Stewart doing the letter "B" on Sesame Street.

@jerryrichardson2799

Жыл бұрын

True.

@MrSwiftyGaming1

Жыл бұрын

You could try and make one now if it means enough to ya?

@ronj9448

Жыл бұрын

Check out public television

@joliecide

Жыл бұрын

None of the late night guys would have this. Well, maybe Conan, but he's gone.

"when even villainy was innocent" Orson Welles was refined and very well versed..

@AnandVenigalla

4 жыл бұрын

That runs as a beautiful iambic-pentameter, five-foot line.

@jamesanthony5681

4 жыл бұрын

That he was.

@3QuaNiMiTyy

3 жыл бұрын

2:06

@carolynzaremba5469

2 жыл бұрын

Of course he was. He was a man of the theatre.

@grassroot011

Жыл бұрын

Which when we consider the present villainy today perpetrated by our "elected," leaders,, it should be more innocent, no? Much more !

It's amazing him literally becoming another character. The way I can watch him dress up and forget that he's Orson welles when he starts acting is fantastic.

@musicom67

9 жыл бұрын

And THAT, my friend, is what is SORELY LACKING in the majority of TODAY'S film "actors" (note I didn't say 'stage'). THIS man had a PASSION for his CRAFT. So few have that true talent. The rest are phonies - or rely on CGI.

@rrbaggett7

5 жыл бұрын

He metamorphosed before our eyes. Remarkable!

@dildonius

4 жыл бұрын

@@musicom67 🙄 Such pretentious bullshit. There are plenty of great actors today, just as there were plenty of shit actors back then. People who act otherwise and spout such masturbatory pseudointellectual bullshit are just trying to show off how superior their supposed intellect is & how much more cultured they think they are, primarily by using such pseudo-academic language & appealing to nostalgia incredibly hard. But in fact, for the most part, these types haven't even bothered to WATCH any of the modern films or TV shows that they're always shitting on (at least not with an objective viewpoint - without having already deemed them garbage before their opening credits even rolled) and are completely unfamiliar with the filmographies of the actors & actresses they're constantly denigrating.

@omnirhythm

3 жыл бұрын

@@dildonius anyways, one could argue he's never acting and always just being himself- wine incarnate.

@dildonius

3 жыл бұрын

@@omnirhythm Not really. Sounds like you're only familiar with the outtakes from the infamous Paul Masson Wine ad that he did in the 1980s - when he was near the end of his life, becoming more and more upset and stressed over the fact that the ONLY way he was able to make HIS movies was by taking literally any acting gig that came his way and doing high-paying but highly-degrading advertisements in order to secure funding independently since the Hollywood Studios blacklisted him (except when they needed to profit off his legacy), becoming increasingly stressed because of the absurdly fraught production of what eventually became his final film (as an actor AND as a director), which he had already literally 10+ years trying to make by then and was forced to edit the film literally by hand with actual scissors in the spare room of a friend's house that he sweet-talked his way into being able to live in rent-free while simultaneously fighting an incredibly fraught legal battle over the rights to that film after a conman stole all the funds for it and fled, only to come back after filming wrapped trying to claim ownership of the film negatives. Because of all this and so, so much more, he was in the worst state of his life around then and eventually broke his legendary professionalism, resulting in the infamous wine ad and its outtakes. They're HARDLY representative of Orson, his work, his abilities, and his general work ethic. It was literally the only time in his career that anything like that ever happened. Btw, regarding his final film (but not the final film _that he completed in his lifetime_ - which is the incredible _F for Fake,_ up on KZread for free iirc) - _The Other Side of the Wind_ - which he was forced to do such degrading ads in otder to fund: he would ultimately not quite finish the editing process before he died and then almost immediately, in a crazy turn of events involving an Iranian company who partially financed the picture being taken over by the new Anti-Western Iranian government thanks to US foreign policy, the Iranian government seizing all of the film negatives, and them eventually somehow being locked away for decades in some vault in Paris until some company or another won a legal battle for ownership of them, then eventually sold the distribution rights to Netflix so that Orson Welles' friend (and final roommate) Peter Bogdonavich could complete the editing process as closely to Orson's vision as he felt he could, and then finally release it. And they eventually DID release it...on Netflix in 2018, alongside a great documentary on Orson, his last years, and the production HELL that was his final picture - *57 years* after Welles originally conceived of the project, *52 years* after he began writing it, roughly *48 years* after filming began, *42 years* after filming wrapped and Welles began his 10-year process of editing it until his death, *33 years* after his death - which put the project into stasis for 13 years, *20 years* after Bogdonavich & co finally got the legal rights to get the film out of that Paris vault and finish the picture after those long 13 years, but then had to spend a further _16_ years fighting legal battles and desperately searching for funding, and *4 years* after all that bullshit finally got all squared away and they could finally knuckle down and finish the film with EVERYTHING that they needed to do it, exactly the way Orson would have done it, and finally release it OFFICIALLY. After a production hell of 40-ish to 50-ish fucking years.

"He was what you might call a "swinger". Only, in 15th century they didn't call em swingers, but they swung, and nobody more so than Sir John". Marvelous

@mcnulty70

6 жыл бұрын

Aleksandar Milosiev of course , he meant 16th century. Not sure Orson got the term ‘swinger’ right either

@Twentythousandlps

7 ай бұрын

Henry IV is set in the 15th century.@@mcnulty70

'He was a spokesman for merry England, the old merry England of May mornings and mid summer eves when even villainy was innocent'

@hawkiebaby

3 жыл бұрын

Never was villainy innocent of course, but what a powerful image that is.

@abrahamlincoln9758

3 жыл бұрын

@@hawkiebaby "It is metaphore that accomplishes the supremely difficult task of naming everything." -I don't know who

@jackbuckley7816

2 жыл бұрын

Jester---in those few words, Mr. Welles made Elizabethan England come-to-life with amazingly vivid believability. I felt I was there. As Shakespeare wrote, Falstaff was the wittiest & merriest of men; not only that, but the cause of wit in other men.

@Losrandir

Жыл бұрын

I'm not saying Falstaff is all that similar to Tom Bombadil, but a few things do match up

What a voice! Splendid. Falstaff to the Tee.

There's a reason Orson connected so well with the character of Sir John Falstaff. They were very similar, for better or worse.

@keithklassen5320

Жыл бұрын

The things that went into them were similar, in quality and quantity; the things that came out could hardly have been more different.

"AHHHHHH!!!! The Spanish Sherrysac...has always been celebrated for it's excellence."

This segment inspired me to pursue stage makeup in college.

Imagine a Shakespearean monologue being performed on primetime American television today.

Pure genius. Let us pause in awe, admiration, and sadness that his like will not pass this way again.

@stoictraveler1

4 жыл бұрын

yet remain thankful for his well documented existence

@michaelroble4834

3 жыл бұрын

He is simply one of the most fascinating people I’ve ever come across.

@waynemontpetit8181

3 жыл бұрын

Wow just wow 😊

Orson was right when he opined, “Boy, are they going to love me when I’m dead.”

Orson Welles was a G E N I U S

We should speak more of this prolific performer. He was a man without equal and he shan’t be forgotten.

One of the very few Americans who deserves to live forever.

"THIS VALOR COMES OF SHERRIS!" I would venture a guess that sales of sherry would increase solely on a commercial from this material. I love this man.

Orson Welles aficianados, who are celebrating the 100th anniversary of his birth, are reminded by this segment from the late 60s, that Welles portrayed Falstaff in Chimes At Midnight, a film that he directed in Europe in 1965, that was released in the United States in 1966. Welles co-starred with Keith Baxter, Sir John Gielgud and Jeanne Moreau. The film was not a commercial success, largely due to a negative New York Times critic's review, but it has developed a new appreciation over the years, like many of Welles' films.

It is as if Welles was born merely to embody Falstaff, and Falstaff was written to have a pulse in Wells's veins.. It's the greatest bromance despite the three hundred years time gap and the fact that one of them is real and the other fictional.. They have heard the chimes at midnight

@carolynzaremba5469

2 жыл бұрын

He was a great man of the theatre. Read John Houseman's book "Run Through" for stories of Welles and the theatre in the 1930s.

Orson Welles was the greatest actor of stage and screen ever. Mystical. Entirely singular. Brilliant in the extreme. He could become Othello. He was Harry Lime. He could speak Chinese. And at 25, never having worked in movies, produced the greatest film that was, is or will ever be made.

@Johnconno

Жыл бұрын

After a gallon of Domecq Sherry I can speak Chinese. ❤

@TheMovieUniverse

6 ай бұрын

And radio!

@jupiterlegrand4817

20 күн бұрын

@@TheMovieUniverse Quite so! The Mercury Theatre On The Air.

Just seen this marvelous performance again , heartwarming and wonderful, we have few such actors today. Applause great soul.

All credance and gratitude to the producers of The Dean Martin Show to allow Orson a full 10 minutes to re-enact Falstaff, and to capture this for all time. See how his own character blends in so impercetibly to that of the portrayed character. Look closely, you are witnessing true genius in action and verse. His like will not be seen again by me I feel in my remaining life. What a wonderful majesty it was to see him in full flight. Remarkable and irreplaceable. There is nothing at all like him today.

Surely Orson Welles’ performance of Sir John is wonderful. But even more so is the element of transformation: How it begins with a “common“ person who seemingly strolls in off the street then slowly transforms before your eyes into a completely different person. As such this act is a symbol of how every artist -every kind- endeavors to create something out of nothing.

@steerpike66

8 жыл бұрын

+Robert Butler Absolutely. It's the magician-like demonstration of the putting on of the character: demythologized: the paint, the beard, the cup. Then he tucks his chin in and squints and Welles is vanished and here's John. That's acting.

@carolynzaremba5469

2 жыл бұрын

Quite right. Most non-actors think that anyone can do it. Well, perhaps the occasional genius can. But training is all.

@jackbuckley7816

2 жыл бұрын

@@steerpike66 Pure magic!

I saw this as a young man during Christmas time and Falstaff always reminded me of the bounty of the season and the new year. thanks Orson and Will. there will never be such talents as these again!

Transformed his appearance and voice. He became the character. A great talent. A great actor. Wonderful.

I am at a loss to name any actors today that could emulate what Mr. Welles so eloquently accomplished in this incredible and brief presentation. No doubt, his exceptional natural voice was a great assist in all his presentations, but to be able to physically present a character like this so thoroughly in a very short period of time is a representation of excellence in stage performance of which little in our current world can come close to achieving. Maybe there are a few actors out there that could do this... but I cannot think of one at this time.

@jennifersman7990

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, very true but Kenneth Branaugh (sorry about spelling) & Daniel Day-Lewis come to mind. Kevin Spacey is another one, maybe Al Pacino since they've both done Shakespeare productions here and in England. Spacey was/is director of the Old Vic. Denzel Washington is another, he's done it onstage and film

@gjmaztr7

5 жыл бұрын

Well, the late Philip Michael Hoffman could attempted such a rendition, although i'm not sure he was a Shakesperian trained actor. We all know Robin Williams in comic jest could easily attempt such a performance.

@PopeLando

4 жыл бұрын

Brian Cox would be a great Falstaff.

@brookspn

3 жыл бұрын

Simon Russel Beale is up there.

@carolynzaremba5469

2 жыл бұрын

Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Judi Dench, and many others, mostly in the UK.

Watching Orson Welles put on Falstaff while explaining him in contemporary (1960s) terms, then a monologue, delightfully given, on the joys of drinking sack. I would give my pinky finger to have met Welles--and Falstaff.

The role he was born to play. Rest in Peace Sir

This wonderful, difficult craft and Welles' incredible talent at it has been lost on fame seekers and the lazy. Welles makes it look effortless and it is anything but. Unfortunately the acting business is filled with those that want to prove that anyone can dot it. The acting world needs people that are willing to work and learn and struggle and make mistakes and learn more.

One of the very greatest. This performance of that speech is beyond comparison. Genius.

"Paul Masson will sell no wine before its time."

@Sisyphos420

3 жыл бұрын

Whaaaah, the french...

I'm certain they had an applause sign in the studio, but at that moment his make-up complete, dons Falstaff's cap, and steps from the mirror and into the scene, you can sense a genuine moment of excitement from an audience already well-enthralled and eager for more. Simply masterful. I love that so many young people are getting exposure to masters like Orson (and Brando) without the sniveling news media of their day that constanly sought to knock them down for doing it their way. Hollywood was fearful of Orson's autodidacticism and instead of getting out of hi way, and giving him everything they needed to do it his way, they constantly fought him in a futile attempt to control his limitless potential. Then as now, studio heads and executives fancy themselves the "real talent" and senselessly meddle in things just to get their personal stink on it. With the rare ones like Orson, they met their match. He didn't care what they thought. He knew that they knew was the best and he didn't care about kowtowing to their (the studio's) needs. That's why eventually he just said "Get everything you need quickly because I'm only going to be here for a short time and then I'm on to the next gig!" They were always trying to figure new angles to control him and once they did, he was already gone and onto the next thing. That's why the brief moments of genius he managed to leave behind (like this) are so important. Thus clips are almost a way of him coming back from beyond the grave and saying, "See, I told you they're gonna love me when I'm dead!"

I'd say this is Orson Welles' second best wine commercial

And the more I watch this man the more I grow.

Wow,, what a spiel, and given with perfect tenor, To me. But Recalling the guys I knew who drank Falstaff beer, they called it , Fall Flats ! Haa. This was worth to time to view, thanks !

There is a California sherris sack by Paul Masson, inspired by that same English excellence.

@ssballs

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, drink no wine before it's time.

@AslansMane88

2 жыл бұрын

😆😆😆

Farewell to our sir Orson.How nature could see fit to us rob this merrie soul.This splendid man.Were it not for he..well sir John Falstaff would never be.Alas..a glass of cherrie-sac hath this day been raised to thee!

@jefftateii9403

7 жыл бұрын

Well said sir.

I saw "A Christmas Carol " at The McCarter Theater in Princeton N.J. in 1980. When the cast came out at the end, Scrooge had removed his makeup and I saw that he was in his 20's and not the 70 year old man that I watched in the play. Because of that magic that actually fooled me into thinking that he was this character, I became a Makeup Artist and have been for 35 years. The incredible changes that can be made with just a few smears of greasepaint, nose putty and a wig are something that I can never forget.

wow, mr wells just transported me outside of my current location and state of mind!

Fantastically impressive performance. In appreciation for Orson Welles.

A lovable rogue playing a lovable rogue, and no doubt getting paid for it. Such a deal!

I happen to be reading Walter Isaacson's book on Leonardo da Vinci and the career of Welles reminds me of the Renaissance man. Undoubtedly a genius, both men would start projects, meet resistance, and then not complete them. But what Hollywood did with the incredible talent of Mr Welles was truly a crime! There are great clips from Dean's show but the films this man could have made!

@BuckyBrown-lt4ry

6 жыл бұрын

I agree. BTW, I worked with him. See my story at www.imdb.com./name/nm2827073

@johnmartin6887

5 жыл бұрын

But Bruce, at least we have the mighty "Chimes at Midnight", now fully restored, so we can revel forever in Orson's Falstaff!

@carolynzaremba5469

2 жыл бұрын

Watch the ones he did make. His Macbeth, for instance.

@ravishingravi

2 жыл бұрын

Pretty valid comparison.

Orson Wells R.I.P🙏🌟 The Epitome of Actor a Renaissance Man. Exquisite Acting.

Forever irreplaceable. Forever.

Can only be one Orson Welles

Some Americans are kind of more British than others. None more so than Orson Welles. He was excellent in A Man For All Seasons as The Archbishop of Canterbury.

@karlkarlos3545

5 жыл бұрын

And he only had two scenes in that movie.

@maxhydekyle2425

4 жыл бұрын

His voice is like a mix of American news anchors in the 50s with British royalty.

@davidholgate123

4 жыл бұрын

Quite a few American actors from that time and earlier, had a slight twinge of a British accent.

@buildplay2302

3 жыл бұрын

That might be described as a theatre accent...a sound that develops in Americans or Canadians when they have either studied or performed a great deal of Shakespeare or other classic works. The more they do, the more it develops. I think people were much more into classics, as well, the further you go back...or more into literature, generally. Modern actors that fall easily into that sound might be Kelsey Grammar, James Earl Jones...perhaps a few others.

I'm 50 years old now, but when I grow up I hope to be as refined as Orson Welles. On another note, this was a brilliant skit-- from the opening to the actual performance. I can see how this influenced the fourth wall breaks in Spike Jonze's videos, or those of Michel Gondry.

Such a talented person who is sorely missed. Like James Earl Jones, 2 of the greatest voices/actors of our century.

@johnlewis9158

4 жыл бұрын

I would add George C Scott

@JohnC-er3rg

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnlewis9158 and Lionel Barrymore

@ProjectFlashlight612

3 жыл бұрын

Richard Burton

@carolynzaremba5469

2 жыл бұрын

John Geilgud. Ian McKellen. Patrick Stewart.

Orson Welles played Falstaff in the film Chimes at Midnight. He also played Macbeth and Othello in films. His Shakespeare was sublime. He also wrote, directed, and starred in many of the films that he made.

@dildonius

Жыл бұрын

We know.

Welles owned every stage he stood on, and every screen he appeared on. If Chris Farley had lived, he would have made a wonderful Falstaff, but I'll always associate the character with Welles because it's how I first encountered Shakespeare's tragic, lovable fool.

There are rare and particular moments that I am thankful for technology. Watching this magnificent artist share his gift is one them. Just a few minutes long but enough to bring into focus for anyone the inherent value of Shakespeare and Welles. It leaves me stirred to go back and explore the writings and productions glimpsed. Share this with those around you who might be sparked by such a beautiful creative spirit.

@joes9954

Жыл бұрын

To have only had complete versions of Macbeth or Julius Caesar. There are some bits of Macbeth and what exists is such a tease.

What a friggin' genius.

I recall seeing this when it was originally broadcast when I was a child. It must have been broadcast in the late 60's or early to mid 70's. It is impressive.

Welles' exposition of the character of Falstaff, while showing, with insouciance, the craft of applying stage make-up, is a wonder and privilege to behold. (Either it was unscripted with some forethought given to what he would say, or it was tightly scripted, and delivered in the seeming "off-the-cuff" manner that only the very best acting, especially Shakespeareian acting, displays.) His departure from the make-up "mirror" (there isn't one, and he still applies his make-up flawlessly) garners his first ovation: His delectable delivery of the Bard's Elegant English garners his second. And a paean to a particular strong drink, on "The Dean Martin Show?" PERFECT. (Yes, boys and girls, once upon a time, Network TV was often this good.)

@jazzmanchgo

5 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure he had a small mirror in front of him while he was applying the makeup.

@Tmanaz480

4 жыл бұрын

Dont get too caught up in the visual aspect, though. It's the transformation in his voice that floors me. It's a virtuoso radio performance.

@jackbuckley7816

2 жыл бұрын

tuxguys---not bad for a medium once aptly described as a vast wasteland. is it?

Return to this every while. Incredible how he draws you in and before you know it, he has become Falstaff. Maestro.

This should be a university lecture.

Orson said years ago that he hated the business of Hollywood, the time taken to 'make the deals, the deal making.' Was there ever a greater movie entrance than when Orson first appeared in 'The Third Man', and the speech he gave on the ferris wheel? Who other than Orson could have made that kind of impact? He stole the movie.

@edmonddantes3640

4 жыл бұрын

Agree, his observation on democracy in the Third Man is in my top five list of favorite movie lines.

@Music--ng8cd

2 жыл бұрын

@@edmonddantes3640 It's completely false though. There is not one bit of truth to it, but it was the perfect thing for Harry Lime to say.

It is so hard to even remember all those lines but to say them all quickly and with meaning under strong lights and with an audience is a feat far more difficult than we can imagine. I am in awe of these actors especial the ones that can play Hamlet ,my god its like learning a 500 page book and then reciting it all back.

@actorshmactor

2 ай бұрын

If you look closely, I'm pretty sure there are some cue cards he consults occasionally BUT that should take nothing away from this magnificent performance and the depth of Mr. Welles' talent. There has never been someone as blessed as he was with the gifts and imagination he possessed. He would probably agree that he never lived up to the promise of those gifts but my goodness what a life and talent. Truly one of the greats. 💖

One of the greats.

Wow man, Orson Welles was a master.

One of the cool things about Orson was that as highbrow as he could be, he was also very comfortable in the company of misfits, thieves, and the downtrodden. He saw life through both sides.

I really enjoyed his work and still listen to all of his awesome radio works! I always thought of him as very talented and very creative and most of all very entertaining! Thanks for sharing.

I maintain a smile every time I watch this. I keep coming back. Great TV.

That was friggin’ AWESOME! 👍🏾 Legendary performance.

A GENIUS !!!!

Fascinating to watch him transform...his magnificent voice....theyll never be another....he was a brillant Edward Rodchester.in JANE EYRE

I can well imagine some TV exec complaining about the amount of time devoted to the makeup application and the dead space where he isn't speaking, but its just so awesome and interesting. The up steps Sir John, and this is one of those monologues that needs the context. "To be or not to be", "Tomorrow and tomorrow", or any number of others are famous enough you could launch right in and be fairly certain of the audience being with you, but for Dean's show and the feel of the time this one was perfect.

@darkryder5242

7 жыл бұрын

After all, Dino's stage persona was a guy who liked his vino.

@Tmanaz480

4 жыл бұрын

Don't let the makeup distract you. Yes, it's a serviceable look, but close your eyes and listen again. Radio artist that he was, he pours so much of the character into the voice.

@carolynzaremba5469

2 жыл бұрын

@@Tmanaz480 I was a theatre actor for years, but it was the study of voiceover technique that completed the training I had not had in speech. Doing voiceover, you have only your voice and sense of timing to get everything across. Studying singing helps, too.

Magic

It’s not just Orson that makes the Dean Martin Show so needed (and it was highly rated), but many of these programs had balance, seriousness with silly, which we do NOT have today. Note also how Orson changed before your eyes, which added the dramatic flare, but he also drew you in and he turned on a dime into Falstaff

The true Titan of both Theatre and Cinema. What a treat, of course would never be indulged nowadays.❤

Straddled our trans-Atlantic culture like no other. As at home with Shalespeare as with Kane.

The one and only. Bravo, and kudos to Dean Martin for doing this on his program, truly a television treasure

Simply put, a Legend among acting legends demonstrating make-up application, explanation of part, and great acting - All done in less than 7 Minutes! Mr. Welles didn't have to blow his own horn, either - - BRAVO!

Can't believe Dean Martin would have an ode to alcohol on his show.

recall watching this as a 12yr old,wow the memories of a bygone time of American tv.simple entertainment.addict themselves to sac!

Awesome portrayal of Fallstaff

Bravo! Methinks there was no limit to Orson's immense & varied talents!

Some people still doubt that a commoner could have written such amazing plays and poetry; But I doubt any nobleman locked up in his ivory tower could ever come up with a character like Falstaff.

@jerryrichardson2799

Жыл бұрын

Or, would even want to.

@JohnDowFirst

Жыл бұрын

I think that there is now no doubt that the author was Edward de Vere, Earl of Oxford. There is simply far too much evidence.

@soltron1324

2 ай бұрын

​@@JohnDowFirst what's the evidence

Chimes at Midnight is a great film and Orson Welles’ performance in it is magnetic. He gives a performance that’s both tragic and comic and pulls it off beautifully.

@thomashyland4212

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I specially ordered it from Portugal, via The Criterion Collection. John Gielgud's soliloquy is sublime. "Happy low, lie down..."

Shear brilliance!

MAGNIFICENT. TRULY AMAZING.

I just smoked some Hash. Now I’m watching this. Life is good.

I can remember watching this when I was a young child in the 60's. Thanks for posting.

@carolynzaremba5469

2 жыл бұрын

I saw it as a teenager in the 60s.

Awesome Welles

what a wonderful look into the stage

@carolynzaremba5469

2 жыл бұрын

Now you know why we love doing it.

So much confidence.

Welles was amazing in his craft. He transports one to the very heart of the scene with his spot on rendition.

"like Paul Masson said...we will sell no wine....before it's time"

A timeless visit to a 20th-century electronic version of the Globe Theater. Mr. Welles brings Sir John Falstaff to life in such astounding fashion as to make the immortal Bard of Avon's heart swell with pride. As with sherris sack itself, this clip is only a short, small sampling of the jovial old fellow's full soliloquy. Never before has the rotund, merry taverngoer been portrayed more warmly or engagingly than as presented here by Mr. Welles, who clearly knew a thing or two about stagecraft. To spend these few priceless moments back in the Elizabethan Era with Sir John is wonderful. Orson Welles, Falstaff, and sherris sack---I'll drink to all of them!

Orson Welles was such an immense talent and we are so fortunate to have much of his legacy preserved on film and in these interviews: a true master who slips effortlessly through the window of transformation; an inspiration to artists from every realm.

Orson Welles...a timeless powerhouse of creativity! Thank God he made appearances SO often in THOSE decades, that we will always be mining more gems. This is one of my favourite videos on KZread. Thank you TimPBears!

Magnificent performance. A magnificent artist.

This is magical.

I remember seeing a clip of this on an NBC Anniversary Show years ago and always wondered where it came from, fascinating stuff. Welles was one of a kind, without a doubt.

that was amazing actually

This is f***ing _amazing_

That ladies and gentlemen is what a truly great actor encompasses!

is why he was a legend

Awesome! I Adore every trick of the Trade! Thank You for discovering and up loading this film.