The Taming of the Shrew (1908)
Based on Shakespeare's play. Petruchio courts the bad-tempered Katharina, and tries to change her aggressive behavior.
Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: November 10, 1908
Cast
- Florence Lawrence - Katharina
- Arthur V. Johnson - Petruchio
- Linda Arvidson - Bianca
- Harry Solter - Katharina's Father
- Charles Avery - Music Teacher
- William J. Butler
- Gene Gauntier - Wedding Party
- George Gebhardt - One of Bianca's Suitors
- Guy Hedlund
- Charles Inslee - One of Bianca's Suitors
Screenplay
- William Shakespeare (Theatre Play)
- Harry Solter
- D.W. Griffith
Cinematography: Arthur Marvin, Billy Bitzer
Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Taming of the Shrew about?
- Based on Shakespeare's play. Petruchio courts the bad-tempered Katharina, and tries to change her aggressive behavior.
- Who directed The Taming of the Shrew?
- The Taming of the Shrew was directed by D.W. Griffith.
- Who stars in The Taming of the Shrew?
- The Taming of the Shrew stars Florence Lawrence, Arthur V. Johnson, Linda Arvidson, Harry Solter, Charles Avery, William J. Butler.
- How long is The Taming of the Shrew?
- The Taming of the Shrew has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is The Taming of the Shrew?
- The Taming of the Shrew is a Romance, Comedy film.
- Where was The Taming of the Shrew produced?
- The Taming of the Shrew was produced in United States of America.