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Silent Shakespeare

Film Description

Compilation of the Bard's works as they appeared on silent film, some with dazzling stencil colouring and featuring such talents as Herbert Beerbohm Tree. Features King John (UK 1899), The Tempest (UK 1908), A Midsummer Night's Dream (USA 1909), King Lear (Italy 1910), Twelfth Night (USA 1910), The Merchant of Venice (Italy 1910), Richard III (UK 1911). Invaluable, fragile traces of the past.

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DVD Extras

Commentary and Introduction By Dr Judith Buchanan

Film Details

Director	Various , Silent
Year	1899-1911
Countries & Regions	European Film, Italian Film, British Film, American film

Cast

Herbert Beerbohm Tree

Technical Details

Certificate	E
Length	88 mins
Publisher	BFI - British Film Institute
Format	DVD B&W
Region	2
Aspect	4:3
Cat No	BFIVD654
Main Language	SILENT