King Lear
Although it may seem radical even to attempt a silent version of a Shakespeare play, such films were frequently made throughout the 1910s. This adaptation of King Lear had the advantage of starring Frederick Warde, who was renowned for his many stage performances as Lear. Warde is seen in rare form...
| Other Authors: | Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase., MVD Entertainment Group. |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2013], c2010.
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| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (65 min.) : sd., col. |
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| Summary: |
Although it may seem radical even to attempt a silent version of a Shakespeare play, such films were frequently made throughout the 1910s. This adaptation of King Lear had the advantage of starring Frederick Warde, who was renowned for his many stage performances as Lear. Warde is seen in rare form here as he inhabits the character with particularly expressive physicality. This cinematic classic from 1916 has been lovingly restored and features an all-new soundtrack. |
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| Item Description: |
Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on July 05, 2013. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Daughters' Love of Their Father (5:00) -- Earl of Kent (1:54) -- Who Will Take Cordelia? (3:51) -- Deceitful Children (3:06) -- Enmity Between Brothers (3:14) -- Plots and Rejection (5:25) -- Daughter's Treachery (2:02) -- Lear's Rejection by His Daughter (5:20) -- Father Rejected by Daughter (4:34) -- Lear in Edgar's Hovel (2:27) -- Torture and Death (4:18) -- Cordelia Learns of Her Father's Plight (2:40) -- Father and Daughter Reunited (4:08) -- Plots and Battles (4:08) -- Poison and Death (7:07) -- Death of Lear and Cordelia (5:37) Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. Frederick Warde. Although it may seem radical even to attempt a silent version of a Shakespeare play, such films were frequently made throughout the 1910s. This adaptation of King Lear had the advantage of starring Frederick Warde, who was renowned for his many stage performances as Lear. Warde is seen in rare form here as he inhabits the character with particularly expressive physicality. This cinematic classic from 1916 has been lovingly restored and features an all-new soundtrack. 8 & up. Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (65 min.) : sd., col. |
| Format: |
Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
8 & up. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |