King John (1899)
Based on Shakespeare's play, Act V, Scene vii: King John is in torment, and his supporters fear that his end is near. As he writhes in agony, he is attended by Prince Henry, the Earl of Pembroke, and Robert Bigot. Prince Henry tries repeatedly to comfort his delirious father, but to no avail - John's pain is too great.
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 2 min
Release Date: September 20, 1899
Cast
Screenplay
- William Shakespeare (Theatre Play)
Production: British Mutoscope and Biograph Company
Country: United Kingdom
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on play or musical, silent film, short film
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is King John about?
- Based on Shakespeare's play, Act V, Scene vii: King John is in torment, and his supporters fear that his end is near. As he writhes in agony, he is attended by Prince Henry, the Earl of Pembroke, and Robert Bigot. Prince Henry tries repeatedly to comfort his delirious father, but to no avail - John's pain is too great.
- Who directed King John?
- King John was directed by Walter Pfeffer Dando, William K.L. Dickson, Herbert Beerbohm Tree.
- Who stars in King John?
- King John stars Herbert Beerbohm Tree, Dora Tulloch, Charles Sefton, J. Fisher White, S.A. Cookson, Franklyn McLeay.
- How long is King John?
- King John has a runtime of 2m (2 minutes).
- What genre is King John?
- King John is a Drama film.
- Where was King John produced?
- King John was produced in United Kingdom.