Chimes at Midnight is a 1965 film based on the Shakespeare figure Falstaff. It is directed by Orson Welles and stars Orson Welles, Jeanne Moreau, Margaret Rutherford, and John Gielgud. Regarded as one of Welles' highest achievements, Welles himself called it his best work. I found it on HBO Max.
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Roger Ebert called it "a brilliant tribute to Falstaff". Rotten Tomatoes has a critics consensus score of 96%.
Sounds like a great Shakespeare adaption and who can go wrong with Orson Wells, I really like Margaret Rutherford too (smile!). Happy T Tuesday! Hugs Jo x
All brilliant actors. I love both Jeanne Moreau and Margaret Rutherford. Of course John Gielgud is legendary, as is Orson Welles. Cheers! I'll drink to that! Happy T-Day, Hugs, Lisca
I have no HBO and am not familiar with Shakespeare. However, I will gladly raise a glass to this film you have given us for T this Tuesday, dear friend.
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Very dark... well, it´s called "at midnight"!
ReplyDelete...Orson Welles, what a classic.
ReplyDeleteCheers! 🍺Too bad the free HBOMax weekend sneak peek is over.
ReplyDeleteRaising, carefully, my hot tea with you & Falstaff, along with a slice of left over pie from yesterday (wink wink). Happy Ides of March.
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to see this one. But no HBO.
ReplyDeleteI will check this out and see if still on hbo or not
ReplyDeleteHappy T
Sounds like a great Shakespeare adaption and who can go wrong with Orson Wells, I really like Margaret Rutherford too (smile!). Happy T Tuesday! Hugs Jo x
ReplyDeleteNot familiar with this one but I do recognize all the actors you mentioned:) Happy T day!
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately no HBO... nevertheless, cheers!
ReplyDeleteAll brilliant actors. I love both Jeanne Moreau and Margaret Rutherford. Of course John Gielgud is legendary, as is Orson Welles.
ReplyDeleteCheers! I'll drink to that!
Happy T-Day,
Hugs,
Lisca
I saw this film years ago and enjoyed kt! Happy T Day, Valerie
ReplyDeleteHave never seen this one but Orson Wells is familiar.
ReplyDeleteHappy Tea Day,
Kate
I haven't seen this one. But you can't go wrong with Orson Wells. I love learning new films, even if I'll never get to see them all.
ReplyDeleteI have no HBO and am not familiar with Shakespeare. However, I will gladly raise a glass to this film you have given us for T this Tuesday, dear friend.
ReplyDeleteAdded to the watch list. May I live to be 200 so I can watch all these--LOL! ;)
ReplyDeleteI want to see this one - looks VERY good. He was a genious! Happy T-day. Thanks for the share. Hugz
ReplyDeleteI will check these out. Have a nice day.
ReplyDeleteI vaguely remember this film - I think it was on TV though when I was in my 30's. Wells made a fabulous Falstaff.
ReplyDeleteBelated Happy T Day. Chrisx