The read
It runs a compact 2m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb5/10
25 audience votes
Key crew
- Walter Pfeffer DandoDirector
- William K.L. DicksonDirector
- Herbert Beerbohm TreeDirector
Cast
- Herbert Beerbohm TreeCast
- Dora TullochCast
- Charles SeftonCast
- J. Fisher WhiteCast
- S.A. CooksonCast
- Franklyn McLeayCast
- Lewis WallerCast
- Julia NeilsonCast
- William MollisonCast
- Gerald LawrenceCast
- Louis CalvertCast
- Norman McKinnelCast
Stills
Themes
based on play or musicalsilent filmshort film