Hamlet
Synopsis
A free adaptation of Shakespeare′s drama. The Danish queen masquerades her daughter as a boy, and thus, the girl lives her life as 'Prince' Hamlet. Her father poisoned by a venomous snake placed by the treacherous Claudius, Hamlet fakes madness to investigate without suspicion.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Svend Gade, Heinz Schall
- Screenplay & Story
- Erwin Gepard, William Shakespeare
- Original Title
- Hamlet
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Art-Film GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Svend Gade, Heinz Schall
Erwin Gepard, William Shakespeare
Curt Courant, Axel Graatkjær
Asta Nielsen
Department Leadership Roster
Svend Gade
Director
Heinz Schall
Director
Erwin Gepard
Writer
Curt Courant
Director of Photography
Hugo Baruch
Costume Design
Leopold Verch
Costume Design
Axel Graatkjær
Director of Photography
Asta Nielsen
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Public Domain
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hamlet
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What is Hamlet about?
A free adaptation of Shakespeare′s drama. The Danish queen masquerades her daughter as a boy, and thus, the girl lives her life as 'Prince' Hamlet. Her father poisoned by a venomous snake placed by the treacherous Claudius, Hamlet fakes madness to investigate without suspicion.
Who directed Hamlet?
Hamlet was directed by Svend Gade, Heinz Schall.
Who stars in Hamlet?
The principal cast of Hamlet includes Asta Nielsen, Heinz Stieda, Eduard von Winterstein, Paul Conradi, Mathilde Brandt.
When was Hamlet released and how long is it?
Hamlet was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.