The Taming of the Shrew (1908): Cast
The Taming of the Shrew is a 1908 short romantic comedy directed by D.W. Griffith, starring Arthur V. Johnson as Petruchio, Florence Lawrence and Mack Sennett. It runs 17 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 17 min
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Taming of the Shrew About?
The premise of The Taming of the Shrew without spoilers.
Based on Shakespeare’s play. Petruchio courts the bad-tempered Katharina, and tries to change her aggressive behavior.
The Taming of the Shrew Cast & Characters
Arthur V. Johnson leads the cast as Petruchio, with Florence Lawrence as Katharina and Mack Sennett as Petruchio's Servant. Directed by D.W. Griffith; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director D.W. Griffith
- Arthur V. Johnson as Petruchio
- Florence Lawrence as Katharina
- Mack Sennett as Petruchio's Servant
- Wilfred Lucas
Also Starring in The Taming of the Shrew
· 10 more- Linda Arvidson Bianca
- Harry Solter Katharina's Father
- Charles Avery Music Teacher
- Charles Inslee One of Bianca's Suitors
- George Gebhardt One of Bianca's Suitors
- Jeanie Macpherson Wedding Party
- William J. Butler
- Gene Gauntier Wedding Party
- Guy Hedlund
- Charles Moler
More from D.W. Griffith
More films directed by D.W. Griffith, best-rated first: Intolerance, The Struggle, Abraham Lincoln and Lady of the Pavements.
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The Taming of the Shrew FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Taming of the Shrew, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Taming of the Shrew?
The Taming of the Shrew runs 17 minutes.
When was The Taming of the Shrew released?
The Taming of the Shrew was released on November 10, 1908.
Who directed The Taming of the Shrew?
The Taming of the Shrew was directed by D.W. Griffith.
More films by D.W. Griffith Who is in the cast of The Taming of the Shrew?
The Taming of the Shrew stars Arthur V. Johnson as Petruchio, Florence Lawrence as Katharina and Mack Sennett as Petruchio's Servant, among 14 credited actors.
Does The Taming of the Shrew have a post-credit scene?
No. The Taming of the Shrew has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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