Judi Dench , "The Cherry Orchard", 1962 - part 1

A brilliant interpretation of Chekhov's "Cherry Orchard", acted by a cast of incomparable artists. John Gielgud (Gaev), Peggy Ashcroft (Mdme Ranevsky), Dorthy Tutin (Varya), Judi Dench (Anya), and talented others make up this cast. Directed by Michel Saint-Denis. Mr. Saint-Denis was noted as a director that worked by way of humiliation. In this case, Ms. Dench was known to be chosen as this productions "humiliation guinea pig". Trumphantly overcome are all traces of directorial humiliation tactics. Brillantly developed and acted by all.

[@rentpenguin]

I'm really glad I found these clips...I'm studying The Cherry Orchard for my Drama final exams, so these really helped...it was good to see the costumes and acting techniques and stuff. Thanks for posting!

[@koln1996]

Thanks for posting such a treat!

[@suneetaasha]

thanks 4 posting! :)

[@dglekjofg]

Yes, the dvd of this wonderful version of the play is currently available only in Region 1 format. I was looking for it, too.

[@tangu12]

It is clear and obivious that the hands of mxat shool have touched this production. J Dench is a incredidble actor that has really impressed me as Anja.

[@pookie67]

Two of my favorite actresses in their blossomed youth, Judi Dench and Dorothy Tutin.

[@CaptPoco]

Whoa, Dame Dench's face has changed surprisingly little. She looks practically the same today as she does in this clip.

[@amarsbarr]

Oh my god Judi Dench looks so different when she was young. scary, I starred in this play in a theatre, i played firs the old dude, :) fun part to play! anton checkov is a good writer

[@fatraccon3531]

that tabbaco be hittin different

[@samosullivan1744]

Can't believe all the harshness Judi got from Saint-Denis, she's absolutely radiant as Anya!

[@rbbonotto]

This is NOT Part 1 of Cherry Orchard -- this is several minutes past Lopakhin's and Ephirodov's speeches. What happened to the first few minutes?!

[@erniebakeswell9623]

alas, two snippets of act one, then one snippet of act two is all you get.

[@uncletibs]

SUBLIME! LOOK AT THE LAST STATION IF YOU LIKE THIS

[@martpast1]

@spacecowboy95 its good that U see that. its such an artificial baby doll show. instead of coping Russians they could play as if its in Alabama or what . from the other side at the second time its not so bad--got used to their interpretation.

[@theotherpena]

@rbbonotto Don't forget Dunyasha!

[@rvbarnesboy]

oddly moving. the interest on the mortgage.

[@blauegitarre]

I'd split Anya in half lol.

[@hippobitch]

The problem with performing Chekov is that if it's overacted it becomes bathetic. Don;t drag out the meaning of every line stage actors. Follow Judi's lead.

[@darthsadic]

why is everybody laughing so much? are they on drugs?

[@58christiansful]

That is supposed to be the Russian Spirit.

[@hiimbrady]

so i guess judi dench was never hot. interestling, i suppose. this video throws a pie in the face of the play.

[@robertmoore882]

She's not obliged to be "hot", you sexist pig. I bet you're not what women would refer to as "hot" or you would't be as insecure as to write such nonsense on the internet.