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King John (1899)

Movie
Audience Score
49
King John
NR 2 minSep 20th, 1899Drama
Based on Shakespeare's play, Act V, Scene vii: King John is in torment, and his supporters fear that his end is near. As he writhes in agony, he is attended by Prince Henry, the Earl of Pembroke, and Robert Bigot. Prince Henry tries repeatedly to comfort his delirious father, but to no avail - John's pain is too great.
StarringHerbert Beerbohm TreeDora TullochCharles Sefton
DirectorsWalter Pfeffer DandoWilliam K.L. DicksonHerbert Beerbohm Tree

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:September 20th, 1899
Original Language:English
Production Companies:British Mutoscope and Biograph Company
Movie Tags:
short filmsilent filmbased on play or musical