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Play On! Shakespeare in Silent Film

5.820161h 3mMovie

A compilation of scenes from Shakespeare adaptations made in the earliest days of cinema, including versions of King Lear, Twelfth Night, Hamlet, Richard III and The Merchant of Venice, as well as less frequently filmed plays such as Henry VIII and The Winter's Tale.

DirectorJane Giles

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Cast · Directed by Jane Giles

JGJohn Gielgud
John Gielgud
Self
HTHerbert Beerbohm Tree
Herbert Beerbohm Tree
Self
CKCharles Kent
Charles Kent
Self
ANAsta Nielsen
Asta Nielsen
Self

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Play On! Shakespeare in Silent Film is streaming on BFI Player in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

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