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King Lear on Video – 1953

King Lear - Broadway Musical on DVD Blu-ray 1953 Cover Art
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Shot live for the prestigious Omnibus series, Orson Welles masterfully plays the title role in the Shakespearean classic about a beleaguered king who is betrayed by the greed of his daughters. Broadcast live on CBS.

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Broadway on DVDBroadway on VHS

Starring:
Orson Welles

Alan Badel

Beatrice Straight

Bramwell Fletcher

Scott Forbes

Natasha Perry

Arnold Moss

Studio: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), Omnibus Productions

Filmed: 1953 - Released: 1953

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