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The Merchant of Venice (1911): Cast

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The Merchant of Venice is a 1911 short drama directed by Gerolamo Lo Savio, starring Ermete Novelli as Shylock, Francesca Bertini and Olga Giannini Novelli. It runs 19 minutes.

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The Merchant of Venice (1911) movie poster
Released
Runtime
19 min
Genre
Drama
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Merchant of Venice About?

The premise of The Merchant of Venice without spoilers.

When a close friend is in desperate need of money, a confident merchant secures a loan from the merciless money‑lender Shylock, wagering a pound of flesh from his own flesh if his ships fail to return with riches. Believing his fleet will soon bring wealth, he readily accepts the harsh terms, placing himself and his loved ones in grave peril.

The Merchant of Venice Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • foreign language adaptation
  • partially lost film
  • shakespeare's the merchant of venice
  • based on play
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Cast & crew

The Merchant of Venice Cast & Characters

Ermete Novelli leads the cast as Shylock, with Francesca Bertini as Jessica and Olga Giannini Novelli as Portia. Directed by Gerolamo Lo Savio.

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FAQ

The Merchant of Venice FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Merchant of Venice, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Merchant of Venice?

The Merchant of Venice runs 19 minutes.

When was The Merchant of Venice released?

The Merchant of Venice was released on February 1, 1911.

Who directed The Merchant of Venice?

The Merchant of Venice was directed by Gerolamo Lo Savio.

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Who is in the cast of The Merchant of Venice?

The Merchant of Venice stars Ermete Novelli as Shylock, Francesca Bertini as Jessica and Olga Giannini Novelli as Portia.

Does The Merchant of Venice have a post-credit scene?

No. The Merchant of Venice has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Merchant of Venice in?

The original language of The Merchant of Venice is Italian.

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