Carnival

Alternative title
Venetian Nights
Synopsis
Feature film. A remake of the 1921 film also starring Matheson Lang (see separate entry). ‘This version boasts considerably better photography, but otherwise is very ponderous and plain. Nor did they go to Venice this time’ . [McKernan, Luke and Olwen Terris. Walking Shadows: Shakespeare in the National Film and Television Archive. London: BFI, 1994. p. 121].
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Film
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of release
1931
Duration
80 mins; 7,192 feet

Credits

Director
Herbert Wilcox
Cinematographer
F.A. Young; Jack Parker
Screenplay
Donald Macardle
Cast
Matheson LangSilvio Steno (Othello)
Brember WillsStage Manager
Brian BuchelLelio
Chili BouchierSimonetta Steno
Dickie EdwardsNino
Joseph SchildkrautCount Andreas Scipio
Kay HammondHelen
Lilian BraithwaiteItalia

Additional Details

Production type
Fiction Films
Plays
Othello
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Production Company

Name

British and Dominions Film

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

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