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- Synopsis
- A ten-minute sequence in one of Hollywood’s first talking pictures shows John Barrymore reciting Gloucester’s soliloquy from Henry VI. Part 3. Probably the first Shakespeare scene in a talking picture.
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Medium
- Film
- Technical information
- Black-and-white / Sound
- Year of release
- 1929
- Duration
- 128 mins
- Availability
- Hire
Credits
- Director
- John Adolfi
- Writer
- William Shakespeare
- Cast
John Barrymore Richard, Duke of Gloucester, later Richard III
Additional Details
- Production type
- Fiction Films
- Plays
- Henry VI part 3
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- Notes
- The Folger Shakespeare Library holds the soliloquy as a separate item.
Production Company
Archive
- Name
Folger Shakespeare Library
- reference@folger.edu
- Web
- http://www.folger.edu External site opens in new window
- Phone
- (202) 544 4600
- Fax
- (202) 544 4623
- Address
- 201 East Capitol Street, SE
Washington
DC 20003
USA
Distributor (Hire)
- Name
Filmbankmedia
- info@filmbankmedia.com
- Web
- https://www.filmbankmedia.com/ External site opens in new window
- Phone
- +44 (0) 20 3866 6525
- Address
- 1st Floor, 67-74 Saffron Hill
London
EC1N 8QX
UK - Notes
- The main source in the UK for hire of feature films for non-theatrical presentations. The extensive catalogue includes vintage classics, independent films and big blockbusters. Available on 16mm as well as VHS and DVD. Also provides advice on contractual matters.
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