King Lear
Synopsis
An impressively tactile, if slightly over-ambitious, adaptation of King Lear from Vitagraph Studios.
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King Lear (1909) - full filmOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-04-20
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March 27, 1909
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Stuart Blackton, William V. Ranous
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Title
- King Lear
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Stuart Blackton, William V. Ranous
William Shakespeare
Department Leadership Roster
J. Stuart Blackton
Director
William V. Ranous
Director
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What is King Lear about?
An impressively tactile, if slightly over-ambitious, adaptation of King Lear from Vitagraph Studios.
Who directed King Lear?
King Lear was directed by J. Stuart Blackton, William V. Ranous.
Who stars in King Lear?
The principal cast of King Lear includes William V. Ranous.
When was King Lear released and how long is it?
King Lear was released in 1909 with a total runtime of 13m.