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Silent Shakespeare (1899)

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Runtime: 88 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: Digitally restored to video by the British Film Institute's National Film and Television Archive, these shortened, silent adaptations of Shakespeare's works are characterized by charm, exuberance,... Digitally restored to video by the British Film Institute's National Film and Television Archive, these shortened, silent adaptations of Shakespeare's works are characterized by charm, exuberance, visual wit and bravura acting. Includes "King John" (Britain, 1899, with Sir Hubert BeerBohm Tree), "The Tempest" (Britain, 1908), "A Midsummer Night's Dream" (USA 1909), "King Lear" (Italy, 1910, with Francesca Bertini), "Twelfth Night" (USA, 1910), "The Merchant of Venice" (Italy, 1910, with Francesca Bertini) and "Richard III" (Britain, 1911, with Sir Frank Benson). [More]

Starring: Beerbohm Tree, Francesca Bertini

Starring: Beerbohm Tree, Francesca Bertini

Story: William Shakespeare

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Jun 6, 2000

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  • Such stuff as dreams are made on... In the early days of cinema, pioneer filmmakers created these seven charming, moving and magical films based on the plays of William Shakespeare. Considered a "lowbrow" medium, the fledgling movie industry sought to elevate its status by immortalizing the classics and hiring the greatest actors of the day. As most of these early photoplays were only one or two reels long, adapting the Bard proved to be both challenging and inspiring. Digitally restored by the British Film Institute, this DVD features: King John (Britain, 1899), The Tempest (Britain, 1908), A Midsummer Night's Dream (USA, 1909), King Lear (Italy, 1910), Twelfth Night (USA, 1910), The Merchant of Venice (Italy, 1910), Richard III (Britain, 1911).
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