As You Like It (1936)

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Release Date: Nov 5, 1936 Wide

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This film version of the famed Shakespearean comedy features Laurence Olivier as Orlando and Elisabeth Bergner as Rosalind. As the story goes, Rosalind, smitten by Orlando and not able to get his attention, disguises herself as a boy to more easily remain in Orlando's vicinity. Eventually Orlando grows to like his new friend and Rosalind is stuck playing a boy with a boy with whom she'd rather be a girl. Confusing? Maybe only Shakespeare could come up with the idea, but director Paul Czinner

Unrated, 1 hr. 36 min.

Romance, Classics, Comedy

Directed By: Paul Czinner

In Theaters: Nov 5, 1936 Wide

On DVD: Jul 20, 1999

Cast

Henry Ainley
Exiled Duke
Felix Aylmer
Duke Frederick
Stuart Robertson
Amiens
Leon Quartermaine
Jacques
Austin Trevor
le Beau
Lionel Braham
Charles
John Laurie
Oliver
Laurence Olivier
Orlando
J. Fisher White
Adam
Mackenzie Ward
Touchstone
Aubrey Mather
Corin
Richard Ainley
Sylvius
Peter Bull
William
Elisabeth Bergner
Rosalind
Sophie Stewart
Celia
Joan White
Phebe
Dorice Fordred
Audrey

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Rather bland recitation of Shakespeare notable only for an exceedingly young Olivier.

March 17, 2009 Comment

Beth Accomando

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I am not sure why Shakespeare is so popular, I find a lot of his work very slow and boring. This film is quite tedious and very hard to stay interested, but it is finely produces. It is overacted by most, however, laurence Olivier in a very early role is excellent, and for his presence alone, the film garnered a 6 rating.

October 8, 2006

James Higgins

ENjoyable enough Shakespeare Romp, Olivier's first go at the bard on screen. But whilst he serves his purpose, Elisabeth Bernger is just irriatating. Felix Alymer does well, though.

March 1, 2006