A Midsummer Night's Dream
“Three Centuries In The Making! An immortal literary classic becomes a triumph of the ages!”
Synopsis
Mistaken identity, unrequited love, and the supernatural are combined in Shakespeare's classic set in the woods of Greece on a moonlit night.
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original theatrical trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-23
Top Cast
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Ian Hunter
Theseus
Verree Teasdale
Hippolyta
Hobart Cavanaugh
Philostrate
Dick Powell
Lysander
Ross Alexander
Demetrius
Olivia de Havilland
Hermia
Jean Muir
Helena
Grant Mitchell
Egeus
Frank McHugh
Quince
Dewey Robinson
Snug
James Cagney
Bottom
Joe E. Brown
Flute
Hugh Herbert
Snout
Otis Harlan
Starveling
Arthur Treacher
Epilogue
Victor Jory
Oberon
Anita Louise
Titania
Nini Theilade
Fairie
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 9, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 14, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$25M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max Reinhardt, William Dieterle
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Kenyon, Mary C. McCall, Jr.
- Original Score
- Felix Mendelssohn
- Original Title
- A Midsummer Night's Dream
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Worldwide Gross
- $25M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max Reinhardt, William Dieterle
Charles Kenyon, Mary C. McCall, Jr., William Shakespeare
Felix Mendelssohn
Hal Mohr
Ralph Dawson
Hal B. Wallis, Henry Blanke, Jack L. Warner
Department Leadership Roster
Max Reinhardt
Director
William Dieterle
Director
Charles Kenyon
Screenplay
Mary C. McCall, Jr.
Screenplay
Felix Mendelssohn
Original Music Composer
Hal Mohr
Director of Photography
Henry Blanke
Producer
Ralph Dawson
Editor
Max Rée
Costume Design
Milo Anderson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Midsummer Night's Dream
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Midsummer Night's Dream about?
Mistaken identity, unrequited love, and the supernatural are combined in Shakespeare's classic set in the woods of Greece on a moonlit night.
Who directed A Midsummer Night's Dream?
A Midsummer Night's Dream was directed by Max Reinhardt, William Dieterle.
Who stars in A Midsummer Night's Dream?
The principal cast of A Midsummer Night's Dream includes Ian Hunter, Verree Teasdale, Hobart Cavanaugh, Dick Powell, Ross Alexander.
When was A Midsummer Night's Dream released and how long is it?
A Midsummer Night's Dream was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 2h 23m.
How much did A Midsummer Night's Dream make at the box office?
A Midsummer Night's Dream grossed $25M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for A Midsummer Night's Dream?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Midsummer Night's Dream was composed by Felix Mendelssohn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Midsummer Night's Dream?
A Midsummer Night's Dream holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).