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Richard III (1911 film)

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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
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Richard III
Directed byFrank Benson
Written byWilliam Shakespeare
Based onRichard III (1592–94 play) by William Shakespeare
StarringFrank Benson
CinematographyWill Barker
Production
company
Co-Operative Cinematograph Company
Release date
  • 1911 (1911)
Running time
23 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageSilent
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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]

Academic Analysis and Modern Developments

The film has been analysed academically.[3] The University of York notes that the film is rare. The film was recorded from the stage at the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in Stratford.[4]

References

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