A Midsummer Night's Dream
Watch TrailerAn early film adaptation of the Bard's comic fantasy-- and perhaps the first screen adaptation of a Shakespeare play.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1909 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Fantasy, Comedy |
| Director | Charles Kent |
| Runtime | 11 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.7/10 (17 votes) |
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This 1909 adaptation constructs a visual framework for Shakespeare's fantasy, relying on theatrical staging and pantomime to convey the tangled plot in the silent era. It explores the nascent cinema's ability to depict enchantment through location shooting and expressive, simple costumes.
What lingers after viewing is a charming artifact, a testament to the enduring appeal of the play and the pioneering spirit of early filmmaking. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Charles Kent
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Watch as a silent cinematic curio, letting the imagery evoke the magic of the Bard's words.
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