The Tempest (1908)
Prospero and his daughter Miranda must take refuge on an enchanted island. There Prospero, who himself has magical powers, releases the spirit Ariel from a spell, and also meets the savage Caliban. Then Prospero uses his powers to create a tempest that shipwrecks some of the persons who caused his exile.
Director: Percy Stow
Genre: Fantasy, Drama
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: November 2, 1908
Screenplay
- William Shakespeare (Theatre Play)
- Langford Reed (Screenplay)
Production: Clarendon Film Company
Country: United Kingdom
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on play or musical, silent film
More Films by Director: Percy Stow
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Tempest about?
- Prospero and his daughter Miranda must take refuge on an enchanted island. There Prospero, who himself has magical powers, releases the spirit Ariel from a spell, and also meets the savage Caliban. Then Prospero uses his powers to create a tempest that shipwrecks some of the persons who caused his exile.
- Who directed The Tempest?
- The Tempest was directed by Percy Stow.
- How long is The Tempest?
- The Tempest has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- What genre is The Tempest?
- The Tempest is a Fantasy, Drama film.
- Where was The Tempest produced?
- The Tempest was produced in United Kingdom.