SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

The Battle of Bosworth scene from RICHARD III. The film is a series of title cards intercut with tableaux from the play in a theatrical rather than cinematic style.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film

Technical information

Black-and-white / Silent

Year of release

1911

Recording date

12 Jun 1911

Availability

Hire

Credits

Producer

F. R. Benson

Writer

William Shakespeare

Cast

Alfred Brydone	King Edward IV
Kathleen Yorke	Prince Edward (Prince of Wales)
Hetty Kenyon	Richard, the young Duke of York
Murray Carrington	George, Duke of Clarence
F. R. Benson	Richard, Duke of Gloucester, later King Richard
Violet Fairbrother	Queen Elizabeth

Additional Details

Production type

Fiction Films

Plays

Richard III

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

drama in English; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

See also: SILENT SHAKESPEARE
Note: The full-length version of this film is not in distribution but may be viewed in the BFI National Archive by appointment. See separate catalogue entry.

Production Company

Name

Co-operative Cinematograph Company

Distributor (Hire)

Name

BFI Film Bookings Unit

Email

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