Macbeth (1948) | Act 1 Scene 1

Macbeth (1948)

Orson Welles's classic film version of Shakespeare's play about a Scottish nobleman heavily influenced by his wife's lust for power.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 1 Scene 1

Three witches plan to meet Macbeth after the battle.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 1 Scene 3

The witches greet Macbeth with three titles; Banquo receives prophecies.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 1 Scene 4

Duncan names Malcolm Prince of Cumberland; Macbeth hides his ambition.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 1 Scene 5

Lady Macbeth reads Macbeth's letter and calls on dark spirits.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 1 Scene 6

Duncan arrives at Macbeth's castle, praising its beauty.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 1 Scene 7

Macbeth hesitates to kill Duncan; Lady Macbeth persuades him.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 2 Scene 1

Macbeth sees a vision of a dagger leading him to Duncan's chamber.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 2 Scene 2

Macbeth murders Duncan and is shaken; Lady Macbeth steadies him.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 2 Scene 3

The murder is discovered; Macbeth kills the guards; Malcolm and Donalbain flee.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 2 Scene 4

Ross and an old man discuss unnatural events; Macbeth is crowned.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 3 Scene 1

Banquo suspects Macbeth; Macbeth hires murderers.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 3 Scene 2

Lady Macbeth senses Macbeth's anxiety; he hints at Banquo's murder.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 3 Scene 3

Banquo is killed; Fleance escapes.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 3 Scene 4

Banquo's ghost appears at Macbeth's banquet.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 4 Scene 1

The witches show Macbeth three apparitions.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 4 Scene 2

Macbeth orders the murder of Macduff's wife and children.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 4 Scene 3

Malcolm tests Macduff's loyalty; Macduff vows revenge.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 5 Scene 1

Lady Macbeth sleepwalks, consumed by guilt.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 5 Scene 2

Scottish forces gather against Macbeth.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 5 Scene 3

Macbeth clings to witches' prophecies.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 5 Scene 4

Malcolm's army disguises with branches.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 5 Scene 5

Macbeth learns of Lady Macbeth's death; delivers 'Tomorrow' speech.

Macbeth (1948) | Act 5 Scene 6/7

Malcolm, Siward, and Macduff lead their army toward Dunsinane, signalling the final assault on Macbeth's castle. Macbeth fights and kills Yo...

Macbeth (1948) | Act 5 Scene 3

Macbeth clings to witches' prophecies.