Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Short drama

Le duel d’Hamlet (1900): Cast

Le duel d’Hamlet (1900) movie poster

Le duel d’Hamlet is a 1900 short drama directed by Clément Maurice, starring Sarah Bernhardt as Hamlet and Pierre Magnier. It runs 3 minutes.

Loading streaming availability…
Le duel d’Hamlet (1900) movie poster
Released
Runtime
3 min
Director
Clément Maurice
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Le duel d’Hamlet About?

The premise of Le duel d’Hamlet without spoilers.

The entire film is a single staged sword duel. Sarah Bernhardt portrays a gender‑bending Hamlet who faces Pierre Magnier’s Laertes in a choreographed sabre fight. A handful of Renaissance‑costumed onlookers linger at the right edge of the frame, while a painted backdrop fills the distant background, giving the scene a theatrical atmosphere.

Le duel d’Hamlet Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • 1900 exposition universelle
  • world's fair
  • foreign language adaptation
  • tragedy
  • film d'art
  • sword fight
  • shakespeare's hamlet
  • based on play
  • character name in title
Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

Le duel d’Hamlet Cast & Characters

Sarah Bernhardt leads the cast as Hamlet, with Pierre Magnier as Laertes. Directed by Clément Maurice.

From the director

More from Clément Maurice

More films directed by Clément Maurice: Cyrano de Bergerac, Cyrano de Bergerac and Danse directoire.

Full filmography

Seen Le duel d’Hamlet?

FAQ

Le duel d’Hamlet FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Le duel d’Hamlet, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Le duel d’Hamlet?

Le duel d’Hamlet runs 3 minutes.

When was Le duel d’Hamlet released?

Le duel d’Hamlet was released on May 21, 1900.

Who directed Le duel d’Hamlet?

Le duel d’Hamlet was directed by Clément Maurice.

More films by Clément Maurice

Who is in the cast of Le duel d’Hamlet?

Le duel d’Hamlet stars Sarah Bernhardt as Hamlet and Pierre Magnier as Laertes.

Does Le duel d’Hamlet have a post-credit scene?

No. Le duel d’Hamlet has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Le duel d’Hamlet in?

The original language of Le duel d’Hamlet is French.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app