The Three Weird Sisters

Dylan Thomas’s finest original screenplay is an eccentric blend of sharp wit and gothic shudder.

  • Director

    Daniel Birt

  • With

    Nancy Price, Mary Clare, Mary Merrall, Nova Pilbeam

  • UK 1948. 83min

  • 35mm

  • Certificate

    PG

  • A BFI National Archive print

One of only two original works for the screen by the poet Dylan Thomas, this semi-gothic oddity follows the titular sisters as they attempt to poison their half-brother in order to stop their crumbling Welsh home from being sold. The dialogue, which is neither realistic nor necessarily cinematic, is pure gold – entirely Thomas’ own voice, brought to life under the inspired direction of Daniel Birt.

+ To Be a Woman

UK 1951. Director Jill Craigie. 19min. 35mm. A BFI National Archive print. U

With wit and unflinching insight, this pioneering film examines the role of women in 20th-century Britain.

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