King John
Not Rated
Drama
Starring: Herbert Beerbohm Tree, Dora Tulloch, Charles Sefton, J. Fisher White, S.A. Cookson
Writer: William Shakespeare
Release Date:
September 20, 1899
September 20, 1899
Ratings:
4.9 / 10
4.9 / 10
Director:
William K.L. Dickson & Walter Pfeffer Dando
William K.L. Dickson & Walter Pfeffer Dando
Companies:
British Mutoscope and Biograph Company
British Mutoscope and Biograph Company
Overview
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.
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