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1 online resource (streaming video file) (88 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound |
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digital |
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video file MPEG-4 Flash |
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Title from title frames. |
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Film |
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In Process Record. |
| Performer |
Florence Turner, Francesca Bertini, Julia Swayne Gordon, Maurice Costello, Sir Frank Benson, Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree |
| Event |
Originally produced by Kino Lorber in 1899. |
| Summary |
Early cinematic pioneers directed these seven charming, emotional silent films based on the plays of William Shakespeare. Considered a "lowbrow" medium at the time, the movie industry sought to elevate its status by immortalizing the Bard's classics and casting the greatest actors of the day. As most of these early photoplays were only one or two reels long, adapting the Bill's work proved both challenging and inspiring. Whatever these films gave up in language and length, they make up for in exuberance, cinematic artistry, and visual wit. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Language |
In English |
| Subject |
Motion Pictures.
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Drama.
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Motion pictures.
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| Genre |
Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Kent, Charles, film director.
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Lo Savio, Gerolamo, film director.
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Stuart Blackton, J., film director.
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Stow, Percy, film director.
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K. L. Dickson, W., film director.
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Turner, Florence, actor.
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Bertini, Francesca, actor.
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Swayne Gordon, Julia, actor.
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Costello, Maurice, actor.
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Frank Benson, Sir, actor.
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Herbert Beerbohm Tree, Sir, actor.
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Kino Lorber (Firm), Distributor.
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Kanopy (Firm), Distributor.
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| Music No. |
12557314 Kanopy |
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