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This 5 page paper illustrates how closely Welles followed Shakespeare's King plays, as it depicts Falstaff in his movie, Chimes at Night. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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intrigued by Falstaff that Welles felt compelled to do a study of the five plays in which he appears: Henry IV Parts 1 and 2, and Richard II, as well
as in Henry V and The Merry Wives of Windsor. Chimes at Midnight is an amalgamation of the story of Falstaff as pieced together through Shakespeares depictions of the man.
In the book, Orson Welles on Shakespeare, it seems obvious that Welles attempted to stay as true to the original intent of the Shakespeare plays as was possible. Immediately, the
book opens with a scene and lines directly taken from Henry IV, Act One, scene four, lines 91-95. Watching the scene unfold, one is able to see the brilliance of
Shakespeare join forces with the talent of Orson Welles. With Falstaff as the protagonist for the first time, one can clearly see what a loveable, gentle, tragically good-hearted man he
was. The effect is magical. This scene takes place at the Boars Head Tavern. Prince Hal has arrived at the tavern, but does not see Falstaff. He inquires and is
told that Falstaff is in the restroom. Hal decides that he will disguise himself and have a bit of sport with Falstaff. This scene is nearly identical to how it
is portrayed in the original Shakespeare. The exception is that Shakespeare spent more time and attention to historical details, which in the modern era Welles may have determined to slow
down the pace of the plot. Five Kings, from the Welles on Shakespeare was attempted as a stage play, before the film, Chimes at Night was created. It would
seem that Welles was attempting to bring Shakespeare to an audience and demographic that would not ordinarily have been exposed to high art. Five Kings was received poorly on the
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