Historical films

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The First part of King Henry the Fourth : with the life and death of Henry surnamed Hotspur -- PR2810.A23 B75 1987

Presents a dramatization of William Shakespeare's play entitled King Henry IV.

The Second part of King Henry the Fourth : containing his death, and the coronation of King Henry the Fift [sic] -- PR2818.A23 B75 1988

Presents a dramatization of William Shakespeare's play entitled King Henry IV.

Richard II -- PR2820.A23 B75 1987

Presents a dramatization of William Shakespeare's play entitled King Richard II.

Henry V -- PR2812.A23 B75 1992

The third of Shakespeare's plays portraying the emergence of England's most admired national hero, Henry V. He unites his people as he embarks on the invasion of France, deals justly with traitors, tirelessly leads his soldiers to victory and ensures future peace by his marriage to the Princess of France. Shakespeare examines these qualities that make a successful ruler and shows the prince in ter

The First part of Henry the Sixt [sic] -- PR2814.A23 B75 1987 PT.1

Presents the first play of Shakespeare's trilogy, depicting Henry's early days as King, up to his marriage with Margaret of Anjou. Joan of Arc drives the English out of France, and the Wars of the Roses begin.

The First part of Henry the Sixt [sic] -- PR2814.A23 B75 1987 PT.2

Presents the first play of Shakespeare's trilogy, depicting Henry's early days as King, up to his marriage with Margaret of Anjou. Joan of Arc drives the English out of France, and the Wars of the Roses begin.

The Second part of Henry the Sixt[sic] -- PR2815.A23 B75 1987 PT.1

Continues Shakespeare's story of Henry VI in which Henry marries Lady Margaret of Anjou, but she despises his meekness and takes Suffolk as a lover. The new queen also hates the Yorks and becomes the inspiration of the Lancastrians.

The Second part of Henry the Sixt[sic] -- PR2815.A23 B75 1987 PT.2

Continues Shakespeare's story of Henry VI in which Henry marries Lady Margaret of Anjou, but she despises his meekness and takes Suffolk as a lover. The new queen also hates the Yorks and becomes the inspiration of the Lancastrians.

The Third part of Henry the Sixt [sic] -- PR2816.A23 B75 1987 PT.1

Presents the third of Shakespeare's historical trilogy, covering the downfall of Henry VI and the victory of the House of York. Richard Plantagenet has defeated Henry at St. Albans, though he agrees to let Henry serve out his reign, but Queen Margaret kills Richard, whose sons, Edward (IV) and Richard (III) defeat her. Edward becomes King. Henry's son, Edward Prince of Wales, is killed at Tewkesbu

The Third part of Henry the Sixt [sic] -- PR2816.A23 B75 1987 PT.2

Presents the third of Shakespeare's historical trilogy, covering the downfall of Henry VI and the victory of the House of York. Richard Plantagenet has defeated Henry at St. Albans, though he agrees to let Henry serve out his reign, but Queen Margaret kills Richard, whose sons, Edward (IV) and Richard (III) defeat her. Edward becomes King. Henry's son, Edward Prince of Wales, is killed at Tewkesbu

The Famous history of the life of King Henry the Eighth -- PR2817.A3 B75 1987

Presents a dramatization of William Shakespeare's play about Henry VIII's scandalous resolution to divorce Katharine of Aragon in favor of Anne Boleyn.

Julius Caesar -- PR2808.A23 B75 1987

Presents a dramatization of William Shakespeare's play about power, assassination and revenge.

The Life & death of King John -- PR2818.A23 B75 1987

A dramatization of Shakespeare's play about the weak and despicable King John, who tries to fend off the royal claims of Arthur, Duke of Brittany, who is supported by the King of France. In spite of the support of Faulconbridge, John alienates the English nobility and runs afoul of the Pope. In the end he is poisoned and his son Henry III becomes King.

Macbeth -- PR2823.A23 B75 1987

Three witches hail Macbeth as thane of Glamis, thane of Cawdor and future king of Scotland, and tell Banquo that his sons will sit on the throne. Lady Macbeth urges her husband to murder King Duncan and Banquo and his sons. Macbeth kills Duncan and Banquo and is made king. Macduff and Banquo's son Malcolm raise an army against him, Lady Macbeth kills herself, Macduff slays Macbeth, and Malcolm bec

The Tragedy of Richard III -- PR2821.A23 B75 1987 PT.1

A dramatization of William Shakespeare's play centering around the character of Richard of Gloucester, a self-proclaimed villain, who usurps the crown from Edward IV.

The Tragedy of Richard III -- PR2821.A23 B75 1987 PT.2

A dramatization of William Shakespeare's play centering around the character of Richard of Gloucester, a self-proclaimed villain, who usurps the crown from Edward IV.