Hamlet - quotes

Quotations relating to the abandoned Hamlet project.

We'll do it in a modern manner. For instance, "To be or not to be" will probably read, "What the hell do I do now?"

— Cary Grant (1946)

Grant talking about the modern Hamlet project, reported in the Times Recorder (Zanesville, Ohio) on 25/Feb/1946

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Hamlet will be shown as a modern man with problems. I won't attempt to portray the role in the traditional Shakespearean manner. I approach the assignment with considerable trepidation, but my faith in Mr. Hitchcock is my reassurance in the matter, which I am eager to undertake.

Shakespeare is the best theater in the world and if we are successful in devising an acceptable film formula through Hamlet, other things may follow.

— Cary Grant (1945)

Grant talking about the modern Hamlet project, reported by the Associated Press in August 1945

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The transcription will be closely watched, so as to be as faithful as possible to Shakespeare's text, yet modern enough to appeal to the widest possible audience. The plot, situations, psychology and characters will be retained, but the action and sets will be modern.

— Alfred Hitchcock (1945)

Hitchcock talking about the modern Hamlet project, reported by the Associated Press in August 1945

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