
Moby Dick—Rehearsed
Moby Dick—Rehearsed
Release: 1955-06-16·Runtime: 95m
Drama
A meta-theatrical adaptation of Moby-Dick in which a rehearsal evolves into a full performance, as actors are absorbed into the roles of Ishmael, Starbuck, and Ahab in a stripped-down, imagination-driven staging. Filmed by Orson Welles in 1955, the footage remains unreleased and is considered lost.
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Cast
Gordon Jacksonas A Young Actor /Ishmael
Christopher Leeas A Stage Manager /Flask
Patrick McGoohanas A Serious Actor /Starbuck
Wensley Pitheyas A Middle-Aged Actor /Stubb
Joan Plowrightas A Young Actress /Pip
Peter Sallisas A Stage Manger /Flask
Orson Wellesas An Actor Manager /Father Mapple /Ahab
Kenneth Williamsas A Very Serious Actor /Elijah and others
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