Richard III (Short 1911) ⭐ 5.6 | Short, Biography, Drama (original) (raw)
Although several others are ahead of him in the line of succession, Richard of Gloucester is determined to gain the throne. Through deceit, manipulation, and murder, he does become King Rich... Read allAlthough several others are ahead of him in the line of succession, Richard of Gloucester is determined to gain the throne. Through deceit, manipulation, and murder, he does become King Richard III of England. But once he becomes king, he soon finds out that the many enemies he h... Read allAlthough several others are ahead of him in the line of succession, Richard of Gloucester is determined to gain the throne. Through deceit, manipulation, and murder, he does become King Richard III of England. But once he becomes king, he soon finds out that the many enemies he has made will make it very difficult for him to remain on the throne for long.
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Silent Shakespeare movies always seem something of a waste of effort, given that the Bard's reputation is built upon his skill with words. This ambitious British production at least includes a few lines of Shakespeare's prose between its tableaux of key scenes from the play, but it's directed with little flair or imagination by Frank R. Benson, an acclaimed stage actor of the day who also plays the scheming king.
- JoeytheBrit
- May 15, 2020
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