Play On! Shakespeare in Silent Film (2016): Cast

This film presents a unique collection of scenes from Shakespeare’s plays, showcasing early cinematic adaptations. Viewers can witness versions of classic works like King Lear, Twelfth Night, Hamlet, Richard III, and The Merchant of Venice. The compilation also includes rare and less commonly filmed plays, such as Henry VIII and The Winter’s Tale, offering a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of Shakespeare on screen.

• JG Director Jane Giles

• John Gielgud as themselves
• AN Asta Nielsen as themselves
• CK Charles Kent as themselves
• HB Herbert Beerbohm Tree as themselves

Also known as

• 开演！默片中的莎士比亚