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Herbert Beerbohm Tree
Macbeth
Constance Collier
Lady Macbeth
Wilfred Lucas
Macduff
Spottiswoode Aitken
Duncan
Ralph Lewis
Banquo
Mary Alden
Lady Macduff
Olga Grey
Lady Agnes
Lawrence Noskowski
Malcolm
Bessie Buskirk
Donalbain
Jack Conway
Lennox
Seymour Hastings
Ross
Karl Formes
Bishop
Jack Brammall
Seyton
L. Tylden
First Witch
Scott McKee
Second Witch
Jack Leonard
Third Witch
Francis Carpenter
Macduff Child
Thelma Burns
Macduff Child
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 4, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Emerson
- Screenplay & Story
- John Emerson, Anita Loos, William Shakespeare
- Original Title
- Macbeth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Reliance Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Emerson
John Emerson, Anita Loos, William Shakespeare
Victor Fleming, George W. Hill
D.W. Griffith
Department Leadership Roster
John Emerson
Writer
Anita Loos
Writer
John Emerson
Director
D.W. Griffith
Producer
Victor Fleming
Director of Photography
George W. Hill
Director of Photography
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Macbeth.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Macbeth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Macbeth about?
Shakespeare's tragedy of the Scots nobleman whose ambition leads him to betrayal, murder, and damnation.
Who directed Macbeth?
Macbeth was directed by John Emerson.
Who stars in Macbeth?
The principal cast of Macbeth includes Herbert Beerbohm Tree, Constance Collier, Wilfred Lucas, Spottiswoode Aitken, Ralph Lewis.
When was Macbeth released and how long is it?
Macbeth was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Macbeth?
Macbeth holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).