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King Lear (1909): Cast

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King Lear is a 1909 short drama directed by J. Stuart Blackton, starring William V. Ranous as King Lear. It runs 13 minutes.

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King Lear (1909) movie poster
Released
Runtime
13 min
Genre
Drama
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is King Lear About?

The premise of King Lear without spoilers.

An impressively tactile, if slightly over-ambitious, adaptation of King Lear from Vitagraph Studios.

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Cast & crew

King Lear Cast & Characters

William V. Ranous plays King Lear in King Lear. Directed by J. Stuart Blackton.

From the director

More from J. Stuart Blackton

More films directed by J. Stuart Blackton: The Film Parade, The Glorious Adventure, Lady Godiva and Little Nemo.

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FAQ

King Lear FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of King Lear, each answered in a sentence.

How long is King Lear?

King Lear runs 13 minutes.

When was King Lear released?

King Lear was released on March 27, 1909.

Who directed King Lear?

King Lear was directed by J. Stuart Blackton.

More films by J. Stuart Blackton

Who is in the cast of King Lear?

King Lear stars William V. Ranous as King Lear.

Does King Lear have a post-credit scene?

No. King Lear has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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