The Taming of the Shrew
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Synopsis
Adapted from Shakespeare's play: Baptista Minola, a wealthy resident of Padua, is the father of Katherine and Bianca. The younger daughter, Bianca, is charming and has many suitors. But her father will not allow Bianca to be married until her older sister, who is notoriously quarrelsome and bad-tempered, is married first. When Petruchio comes from Verona to Padua in search of a wife, he hears of this situation, and he accepts the challenge of trying to woo and marry the ill-natured Katherine.
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Mary Pickford
Caterina
Douglas Fairbanks
Petruccio
Edwin Maxwell
Battista
Joseph Cawthorn
Gremio
Clyde Cook
Grumio
Dorothy Jordan
Bianca
Geoffrey Wardwell
Hortensio
Wilson Benge
Servant (uncredited)
Frankie Genardi
Little Boy (uncredited)
Billie Jeane Phelps
Little Girl (uncredited)
Charles Stevens
Servant (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 26, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Taylor
- Original Score
- Hugo Riesenfeld
- Original Title
- The Taming of the Shrew
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Elton Corporation, Pickford Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Taylor
Sam Taylor, William Shakespeare
Hugo Riesenfeld
Karl Struss
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Taylor
Director
Karl Struss
Director of Photography
Hugo Riesenfeld
Original Music Composer
Sam Taylor
Screenplay
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 The Taming of the Shrew
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What is The Taming of the Shrew about?
Adapted from Shakespeare's play: Baptista Minola, a wealthy resident of Padua, is the father of Katherine and Bianca. The younger daughter, Bianca, is charming and has many suitors. But her father will not allow Bianca to be married until her older sister, who is notoriously quarrelsome and bad-tempered, is married first. When Petruchio comes from Verona to Padua in search of a wife, he hears of this situation, and he accepts the challenge of trying to woo and marry the ill-natured Katherine.
Who directed The Taming of the Shrew?
The Taming of the Shrew was directed by Sam Taylor.
Who stars in The Taming of the Shrew?
The principal cast of The Taming of the Shrew includes Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Edwin Maxwell, Joseph Cawthorn, Clyde Cook.
When was The Taming of the Shrew released and how long is it?
The Taming of the Shrew was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for The Taming of the Shrew?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Taming of the Shrew was composed by Hugo Riesenfeld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Taming of the Shrew?
The Taming of the Shrew holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).