Play On! Shakespeare in Silent Film
5.8
2016
1h 3m
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.
Movie Information
Status
Released
Release Date
July 18, 2016
Runtime
1h 3m
Rating
5.8
(4 votes)
Production Companies
BFI
Overview
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.
