Richard III (1911 film)
Very early British Shakespeare film
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Richard III is a 1911 silent film adaptation of William Shakespeare's play, directed by Frank Benson and starring Frank Benson as Richard III. The film was produced by Co-Operative Cinematograph Company.[1]
Directed byFrank Benson
Written byWilliam Shakespeare
Based onRichard III (1592–94 play) by William Shakespeare
StarringFrank Benson
| Richard III | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Frank Benson |
| Written by | William Shakespeare |
| Based on | Richard III (1592–94 play) by William Shakespeare |
| Starring | Frank Benson |
| Cinematography | Will Barker |
Production company | Co-Operative Cinematograph Company |
Release date |
|
Running time | 23 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | Silent |
Cast
- Frank Benson as Richard, Duke of Gloucester
- Constance Benson [Lady Anne]
- James Berry [King Henry VI]
- Alfred Brydone [King Edward IV]
- Violet Farebrother [Queen Elizabeth]
- Elinor Aickin [Duchess of York]
- Kathleen Yorke [Edward, Prince of Wales / King Edward V]
- Hetty Kenyon [Richard, Duke of York]
- Eric Maxon [Henry, Earl of Richmond / King Henry VII]
- Moffat Johnston [Duke of Buckingham]
- Murray Carrington [George, Duke of Clarence]
- James MacLean [Duke of Norfolk]
- Victor McClure [Earl of Surrey, his son]
Survival
The film survives in the British Film Institute National Archive film archive and has been released on DVD[2]