King Lear
Synopsis
An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.
Top Cast
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Frederick Warde
King Lear
Lorraine Huling
Cordelia
Ernest C. Warde
The Fool
Wayne Arey
The Duke of Albany
J.H. Gilmour
The Earl of Kent
Hector Dion
Edmund
Edwin Stanley
Edgar
Boyd Marshall
King of France
Ina Hammer
Goneril
Edith Diestel
Regan
Charles Brook
The Duke of Cornwall (as Charles Brooks)
Robert Whittier
Oswald
Henry Ardsley
Gloucester
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 17, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernest C. Warde
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Lonergan
- Original Title
- King Lear
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Thanhouser Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernest C. Warde
Philip Lonergan, William Shakespeare
John M. Bauman, William Zollinger
Edwin Thanhouser
Department Leadership Roster
Ernest C. Warde
Director
John M. Bauman
Director of Photography
William Zollinger
Director of Photography
Edwin Thanhouser
Producer
Philip Lonergan
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About King Lear
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is King Lear about?
An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.
Who directed King Lear?
King Lear was directed by Ernest C. Warde.
Who stars in King Lear?
The principal cast of King Lear includes Frederick Warde, Lorraine Huling, Ernest C. Warde, Wayne Arey, J.H. Gilmour.
When was King Lear released and how long is it?
King Lear was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.