Romeo and Juliet
“The classic love story by William Shakespeare.”
Synopsis
Young love is poisoned by a generations long feud between two noble families.
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Leslie Howard Actor Romeo and Juliet 1936 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-05-10
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Norma Shearer
Juliet
Leslie Howard
Romeo
John Barrymore
Mercutio
Edna May Oliver
Juliet's Nurse
Basil Rathbone
Tybalt
C. Aubrey Smith
Lord Capulet
Andy Devine
Peter
Conway Tearle
Escalus
Reginald Denny
Benvolio
Ian Wolfe
Apothecary
Ralph Forbes
Paris
Henry Kolker
Friar Laurence
Robert Warwick
Lord Montague
Virginia Hammond
Lady Montague
Violet Kemble Cooper
Lady Capulet
Howard Wilson
Abraham
Maurice Murphy
Balthasar
Anthony Kemble-Cooper
Gregory
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
September 3, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Cukor
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare, Talbot Jennings
- Original Score
- Herbert Stothart
- Original Title
- Romeo and Juliet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Cukor
William Shakespeare, Talbot Jennings
Herbert Stothart
William H. Daniels
Margaret Booth
Irving Thalberg
Department Leadership Roster
George Cukor
Director
Margaret Booth
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
Irving Thalberg
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Romeo and Juliet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Romeo and Juliet about?
Young love is poisoned by a generations long feud between two noble families.
Who directed Romeo and Juliet?
Romeo and Juliet was directed by George Cukor.
Who stars in Romeo and Juliet?
The principal cast of Romeo and Juliet includes Norma Shearer, Leslie Howard, John Barrymore, Edna May Oliver, Basil Rathbone.
When was Romeo and Juliet released and how long is it?
Romeo and Juliet was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Romeo and Juliet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Romeo and Juliet was composed by Herbert Stothart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Romeo and Juliet?
Romeo and Juliet holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).