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Play On! Shakespeare in Silent Film

An anthology of moments from Shakespeare adaptations that were made in the early days of cinema, including versions of King Lear, Twelfth Night, Hamlet, Richard III, and The Merchant of Venice, in addition to less commonly filmed plays such as Henry VIII and The Winter's Tale.

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Cast:

John Gielgud, Herbert Beerbohm Tree, Asta Nielsen, Charles Kent,

Production:

British Film Institute (BFI)

Country:

United Kingdom

Duration:

63 m