King John (1899)

• Drama

Based on Shakespeare's play, Act V, Scene vii: King John is in torment, and his supporters fear that his end is near. As he writhes in agony, he is attended by Prince Henry, the Earl of Pembroke, and Robert Bigot. Prince Henry tries repeatedly to comfort his delirious father, but to no avail - John's pain is too great.

Rating

4.9 / 10 (26 votes)

Release date

September 20, 1899

Runtime

2m

Language

English

Director

Walter Pfeffer Dando, William K.L. Dickson, Herbert Beerbohm Tree

Status

Released