The Taming of the Shrew (1929)
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Adapted from Shakespeare's play: Baptista Minola, a wealthy resident of Padua, is the father of Katherine and Bianca. The younger daughter, Bianca, is charming and has many suitors. But her father will not allow Bianca to be married until her older sister, who is notoriously quarrelsome and bad-tempered, is married first. When Petruchio comes from Verona to Padua in search of a wife, he hears of this situation, and he accepts the challenge of trying to woo and marry the ill-natured Katherine.
Director: Sam Taylor
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 63 min
Release Date: October 26, 1929
Cast
- Mary Pickford - Caterina
- Douglas Fairbanks - Petruccio
- Edwin Maxwell - Battista
- Joseph Cawthorn - Gremio
- Clyde Cook - Grumio
- Dorothy Jordan - Bianca
- Geoffrey Wardwell - Hortensio
- Wilson Benge - Servant (uncredited)
- Frankie Genardi - Little Boy (uncredited)
- Billie Jeane Phelps - Little Girl (uncredited)
Screenplay
- William Shakespeare (Theatre Play)
- Sam Taylor (Screenplay)
Music: Hugo Riesenfeld
Cinematography: Karl Struss
Production: United Artists, Elton Corporation, Pickford Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Sam Taylor
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Taming of the Shrew about?
- Adapted from Shakespeare's play: Baptista Minola, a wealthy resident of Padua, is the father of Katherine and Bianca. The younger daughter, Bianca, is charming and has many suitors. But her father will not allow Bianca to be married until her older sister, who is notoriously quarrelsome and bad-tempered, is married first. When Petruchio comes from Verona to Padua in search of a wife, he hears of this situation, and he accepts the challenge of trying to woo and marry the ill-natured Katherine.
- Who directed The Taming of the Shrew?
- The Taming of the Shrew was directed by Sam Taylor.
- Who stars in The Taming of the Shrew?
- The Taming of the Shrew stars Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Edwin Maxwell, Joseph Cawthorn, Clyde Cook, Dorothy Jordan.
- How long is The Taming of the Shrew?
- The Taming of the Shrew has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
- What genre is The Taming of the Shrew?
- The Taming of the Shrew is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Taming of the Shrew produced?
- The Taming of the Shrew was produced in United States of America.