A Shakespearian actor starring as Othello opposite his wife finds the character's jealous rage taking over his mind off-stage.
Acting
Ronald Colman's Oscar-winning descent into madness.
Cinematography
Shadowy stage lighting bleeding into reality.
Writing
Ruth Gordon and Garson Kanin's razor-sharp script.
Director
George Cukor
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ronald Colman had retired from film; this comeback role won him his only Oscar.
George Cukor used actual stage actors in crowd scenes to create authentic theatre atmosphere.
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