In response to the question about other films using the device of the play within a play, one obvious example is also related to "Hamlet." The film version of Tom Stoppard's play "Rosencrantz and Gildenstern Are Dead" is an excellent screen adaptation and centers on characters from Hamlet who are trying to deal with being overshadowed by their more famous contemporary (i.e. Hamlet). Stoppard's drop dead wit is not to be believed, and Tim Roth and Richard Dreyfus both give excellent performances. Based on reactions of those near and dear to me, this is a film (and a play) that will either stand you on your ear or put you to sleep, but I'd certainly give it a shot if you are interested in the topic. Ciao. Dan. Dan Gribbin Ferrum College (Virginia) [log in to unmask] ---- Online resources for film/TV studies may be found at ScreenSite http://www.sa.ua.edu/screensite