Macbeth is a silent 1908 American film directed by James Stuart Blackton based on the William Shakespeare play of the same name. It is the second known film version of that play after a short fighting sequence was filmed in 1905 by an unknown director. It was a black and white silent film that had English intertitles. It is currently unknown if any print of the film still exists.[1]
| Macbeth | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | James Stuart Blackton |
| Written by | William Shakespeare (play) |
| Starring | William Ranous |
Release date |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent with English intertitles |
Cast
edit- William Ranous as Macbeth
- Paul Panzer as Macduff
- Charles Kent as Duncan
- Louise Carver as Lady Macbeth
- Édouard de Max
- Florence Lawrence as Banquet Guest
- Florence Turner as Banquet Guest
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Silent Era : Progressive Silent Film List". www.silentera.com. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
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