A Midsummer Night's Dream (1909)
An early film adaptation of the Bard's comic fantasy-- and perhaps the first screen adaptation of a Shakespeare play.
Director: Charles Kent, J. Stuart Blackton
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: December 25, 1909
Cast
- Maurice Costello - Lysander
- Dolores Costello - Fairy
- Helene Costello - Fairy
- Walter Ackerman - Demetrius
- Charles Chapman - Quince
- Julia Swayne Gordon - Helena
- Gladys Hulette - Puck
- William Humphrey
- Elita Proctor Otis - Hippolyta
- William V. Ranous - Bottom
Screenplay
- William Shakespeare (Theatre Play)
- Eugene Mullin
Production: Vitagraph Company of America
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Midsummer Night's Dream about?
- An early film adaptation of the Bard's comic fantasy-- and perhaps the first screen adaptation of a Shakespeare play.
- Who directed A Midsummer Night's Dream?
- A Midsummer Night's Dream was directed by Charles Kent, J. Stuart Blackton.
- Who stars in A Midsummer Night's Dream?
- A Midsummer Night's Dream stars Maurice Costello, Dolores Costello, Helene Costello, Walter Ackerman, Charles Chapman, Julia Swayne Gordon.
- How long is A Midsummer Night's Dream?
- A Midsummer Night's Dream has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is A Midsummer Night's Dream?
- A Midsummer Night's Dream is a Fantasy, Comedy film.
- Where was A Midsummer Night's Dream produced?
- A Midsummer Night's Dream was produced in United States of America.