Photo Title
Preview
Production Title
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
Production Date
1965
Photograph Caption
The seriousness of playing Hamlet" is reflected on the face of actor Richard Burton.in this picture from the prizewinning portfolio of George Silk, "Life Magazine" staff photographer. Silk was named "Magazine Photographer of the Year" for the third time in a row by sponsors of the 22nd Annual "Pictures of the Year Competition." A native New Zealander, Silk has been with the magazine since 1943." The competition is sponsored by the University of Missouri; The National Press Photographers Association; and World Book Encyclopedia Science Service, Inc.
Play Title
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
Venue
Stage
Genre
Tragedy
Character
Hamlet: Richard Burton
Object Type
black-and-white photographs
Size of Original
8 x 10 in.
Donor
Cole, Joseph E.
Repository
Cleveland State University. Michael Schwartz Library. Special Collections.
Format
jpeg
