The Life and Death of King Richard III (1912)
55m
Running Time
October 15, 1912Release Date
The Life and Death of King Richard III (1912)
55m
Running Time
October 15, 1912Release Date
Plot.
Shakespeare's tragedy of the wicked and hump-backed Duke of Gloucester, who rises to the throne of England by chicanery, treachery, and brilliance.
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Details.
Release DateOctober 15, 1912
StatusReleased
Running Time55m
Budget$30,000
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Wiki.
Richard III (also known as The Life and Death of King Richard III) is a 1912 silent film adaptation of William Shakespeare's play, co-directed by French filmmaker André Calmettes and American playwright James Keane, and starring Frederick Warde as the title character. The 55-minute film, an international co-production of France and the United States, was produced by Film d'Art and released through the independent states rights film distribution system.
Richard III was adapted from Shakespeare's original and Colley Cibber's 1699 adaptation of the same name. The film was written by Keane, who also appears as Richmond. Filming took place around Westchester, New York and City Island Long Island Sound.