The Philco Television Playhouse Macbeth (Season 1, Episode 31)
TV Episode | 60 min | Drama

The Philco Television Playhouse

Macbeth (Season 1, Episode 31)

TV Episode | 60 min | Drama

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

Garry Simpson

Writers

Henry Fisk Carlton (adaptation) | William Shakespeare (play)

Producer

Harold McGee

Composer

Morris Mamorsky

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Edit Released

Updated May 1, 1949

Release date

May 1, 1949 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 7 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 1 win

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20 cast members

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