本論文聚焦比較兩部莎劇電影，分別是勞倫斯・奧利佛與理查・朗坤執導的《理查三世》當中的追求場景，一為理查誘惑安夫人的求愛情節、一為理查引誘伊莉莎白王后允諾將女兒嫁他的威脅與利誘。這兩場追求戲心理、性愛、政治張力十足。理查的求愛計劃理應困難重重，除了理查長得醜又肢體殘缺之外，他更是謀殺兩位女性至親的兇手，但是理查卻能夠以他的獨特魅力、三寸不爛之舌，讓安夫人點頭嫁他，伊莉莎白王后也不得不虛應他的請求，以求脫身。兩位導演都透過「直接與觀眾對話」的手法，讓這兩場求愛場景的發展較具可信力。論文以提醒觀眾留意理查操縱、玩弄觀眾的伎倆作結。

This paper aims at exploring the layers of seduction embedded in the two wooing episodes in Richard III-the wooings of Lady Anne and Queen Elizabeth (and her daughter). Both episodes are brimming with psychological, sexual, and political tensions. It is a very difficult task for Richard because of not only his self-proclaimed unattractive outward appearance but also the deep-seated hatred to him in these targeted women. Through a comparative study of two film productions, Laurence Olivier’s Richard III (1955) and Richard Loncraine’s Richard III (1995), this paper aims to focus primarily on how Richard seduces and manipulates his targeted female characters. Also, this paper will explore how both films manipulate audience’s perception and reception through the use of direct address to the audience.