Movie

Play On! Shakespeare in Silent Film

★ 5.8(4)20161h 3m

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Good to know

Director: Jane Giles
Release date: 2016-07-18
Runtime: 1h 3m
Language: No Language
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BFI

About Play On! Shakespeare in Silent Film

Play On! Shakespeare in Silent Film is a 2016 movie, directed by Jane Giles, starring John Gielgud, Herbert Beerbohm Tree and Charles Kent. It has a runtime of 1 hour 3 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Play On! Shakespeare in Silent Film in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

John Gielgud

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Herbert Beerbohm Tree

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Charles Kent

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Asta Nielsen

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Play On! Shakespeare in Silent Film in Canada?+

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How long is Play On! Shakespeare in Silent Film?+

Play On! Shakespeare in Silent Film has a runtime of 1 hour 3 minutes (63 minutes).

Who stars in Play On! Shakespeare in Silent Film?+

Play On! Shakespeare in Silent Film stars John Gielgud, Herbert Beerbohm Tree, Charles Kent and Asta Nielsen.

When did Play On! Shakespeare in Silent Film come out?+

Play On! Shakespeare in Silent Film is a 2016 movie directed by Jane Giles.

Who directed Play On! Shakespeare in Silent Film?+

Play On! Shakespeare in Silent Film was directed by Jane Giles.