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Francis X. Bushman
Romeo
Beverly Bayne
Juliet
Horace Vinton
Escalus, Prince of Verona
John Davidson
Paris
Eric Hudson
Montague
Edmund Elton
Capulet
Leonard Grover
Old Man
Fritz Leiber
Mercutio
Olaf Skavlan
Benvolio
Lawson Butt
Tybalt (as W. Lawson Butt)
Robert Cummings
Friar Lawrence
A.J. Herbert
Friar John (as Alexandre J. Herbert)
Edwin Boring
Balthasar
William Morris
Abraham
Joseph Dailey
Peter
Adella Barker
Juliet's nurse
Helen Dunbar
Lady Capulet
Genevieve Reynolds
Lady Montague
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 19, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis X. Bushman, John W. Noble
- Screenplay & Story
- Rudolph De Cordova, William Shakespeare, John Arthur, John W. Noble
- Original Title
- Romeo and Juliet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Quality Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis X. Bushman, John W. Noble
Rudolph De Cordova, William Shakespeare, John Arthur, John W. Noble
Department Leadership Roster
Francis X. Bushman
Director
John W. Noble
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Romeo and Juliet.
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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?
Shakespeare's tragedy of two young people who fall desperately in love despite the ancient feud between their two families, and how the sins of the fathers bring disaster to their children.
Who directed Romeo and Juliet?
Romeo and Juliet was directed by Francis X. Bushman, John W. Noble.
Who stars in Romeo and Juliet?
The principal cast of Romeo and Juliet includes Francis X. Bushman, Beverly Bayne, Horace Vinton, John Davidson, Eric Hudson.
When was Romeo and Juliet released and how long is it?
Romeo and Juliet was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.