Othello (1955) | Act 5 Scene 1

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Othello: Act 5 Scene 1

Iago orchestrates an attack on Cassio; Roderigo is killed.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 5 Scene 1

Iago orchestrates an attack on Cassio; Roderigo is killed.

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 5 Scene 1

Iago orchestrates an attack on Cassio; Roderigo is killed.

Othello (1955) | Act 5 Scene 1

Iago orchestrates an attack on Cassio; Roderigo is killed.

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Othello: Act 5 Scene 1

Iago orchestrates an attack on Cassio; Roderigo is killed.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 5 Scene 1

Iago orchestrates an attack on Cassio; Roderigo is killed.

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 5 Scene 1

Iago orchestrates an attack on Cassio; Roderigo is killed.

Othello (1955) | Act 5 Scene 1

Iago orchestrates an attack on Cassio; Roderigo is killed.

Othello (1955)

The earliest British televised production in existence of the play Othello, with black American actor, Gordon Heath, in the title role. This was the first tel...

Othello (1955) | Act 1 Scene 1

Iago tells Roderigo of his hatred for Othello and they wake Brabantio to accuse Othello.

Othello (1955) | Act 1 Scene 2

Iago warns Othello of Brabantio’s anger; Brabantio confronts Othello.

Othello (1955) | Act 1 Scene 3

Othello defends his marriage to Desdemona before the Duke; Iago plots against Cassio.

Othello (1955) | Act 2 Scene 1

Othello, Desdemona, Iago, and others arrive in Cyprus; Iago begins to plant seeds of jealousy.

Othello (1955) | Act 2 Scene 2

A herald announces festivities for Othello’s marriage and victory.

Othello (1955) | Act 2 Scene 3

Iago gets Cassio drunk, leading to a fight; Othello demotes Cassio.

Othello (1955) | Act 3 Scene 1

Cassio asks Emilia to help him regain Othello’s favour through Desdemona.

Othello (1955) | Act 3 Scene 2-3

Othello discusses military matters briefly. Iago plants suspicion in Othello’s mind about Desdemona’s fidelity; Othello demands proof.

Othello (1955) | Act 3 Scene 4

Desdemona worries about Cassio; Othello asks for the handkerchief, increasing tension.

Othello (1955) | Act 4 Scene 1

Iago manipulates a conversation so Othello believes Cassio mocks him about Desdemona.

Othello (1955) | Act 4 Scene 2

Othello accuses Desdemona of infidelity; she is distraught.

Othello (1955) | Act 4 Scene 3

Desdemona prepares for bed, singing the Willow Song; Emilia discusses marriage.

Othello (1955) | Act 5 Scene 1

Iago orchestrates an attack on Cassio; Roderigo is killed.

Othello (1955) | Act 5 Scene 2

Othello smothers Desdemona; Iago’s plot is revealed; Othello kills himself.