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Hamlet (1913): Cast

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Hamlet is a 1913 drama directed by Hay Plumb, starring Johnston Forbes-Robertson as Hamlet, Gertrude Elliot and Adeleine Bourne. It is partly based on Hamlet by William Shakespeare and T. J. B. Spencer. It runs 1 hour 4 minutes.

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Hamlet (1913) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 4m (64 min)
Director
Hay Plumb
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
Studio
Hepworth
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hamlet About?

The premise of Hamlet without spoilers, adapted from Hamlet by William Shakespeare and T. J. B. Spencer.

Hamlet is a 1913 British silent drama film directed by Hay Plumb and starring Johnston Forbes-Robertson, Gertrude Elliot and Walter Ringham.

Hamlet Themes & Keywords

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  • tragedy
  • shakespeare's hamlet
  • based on play
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Hamlet Cast & Characters

Johnston Forbes-Robertson leads the cast as Hamlet, with Gertrude Elliot as Ophelia and Adeleine Bourne as Gertrude. Directed by Hay Plumb; 21 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Hamlet

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More from Hay Plumb

More films directed by Hay Plumb: The Magic Glass, Hamlet and Tilly in a Boarding House.

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Hamlet Also Known As

Also known as “哈姆雷特”.

Also known as
  • 哈姆雷特

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FAQ

Hamlet FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Hamlet, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hamlet?

Hamlet runs 1 hour 4 minutes (64 minutes).

When was Hamlet released?

Hamlet was released on September 22, 1913.

Who directed Hamlet?

Hamlet was directed by Hay Plumb.

More films by Hay Plumb

Who is in the cast of Hamlet?

Hamlet stars Johnston Forbes-Robertson as Hamlet, Gertrude Elliot as Ophelia and Adeleine Bourne as Gertrude, among 21 credited actors.

Is Hamlet based on a book?

Yes. Hamlet is partly adapted from Hamlet by William Shakespeare and T. J. B. Spencer.

Does Hamlet have a post-credit scene?

No. Hamlet has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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