Play On! Shakespeare in Silent Film

Year: 2016

Country: UK

Plot: Over 300 Shakespeare films from all over the world were produced during the silent era, most of which are now lost. This compilation from the BFI National Film and Television Archive showcases some of the very best material that survives.Over 300 Shakespeare films from all over the world were produced during the silent era, most of which are now lost. This feature-length celebration of the early films of Shakespeare, draws together a delightful selection of thrilling, dramatic, iconic and humorous scenes from two dozen different titles, many of which have been unseen for decades.

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