King John
1899
⏱️ 2 min
📅 Released
🌐 EN
Drama
Based on Shakespeare's play, Act V, Scene vii: King John is in torment, and his supporters fear that his end is near. As he writhes in agony, he is attended by Prince Henry, the Earl of Pembroke, and Robert Bigot. Prince Henry tries repeatedly to comfort his delirious father, but to no avail - John's pain is too great.
Crew
Director
Walter Pfeffer Dando, William K.L. Dickson, Herbert Beerbohm Tree
Production
British Mutoscope and Biograph Company
Keywords
based on play or musicalsilent filmshort film