The Merchant of Venice
Brief Synopsis
The exact nature of the adaptation of Shakespeare's play for this film is not known, although contemporary reviews cite its adherence to the original....
Cast & Crew
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Phillips Smalley
Director
Phillips Smalley
Shylock
Lois Weber
Portia
Douglas Gerrard
Bassanio
Rupert Julian
Antonio
Jeannie Mcpherson
Merrissa
Film Details
Release Date
Feb
1914
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Universal Film Mfg Co.; Gold Seal Brand
Distribution Company
Universal Film Mfg Co.; Special Feature
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the play The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare (London, ca. 1596-97, published 1600).
Technical Specs
Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Film Length
4 reels
Synopsis
The exact nature of the adaptation of Shakespeare's play for this film is not known, although contemporary reviews cite its adherence to the original.
Cast
Phillips Smalley
Shylock
Lois Weber
Portia
Douglas Gerrard
Bassanio
Rupert Julian
Antonio
Jeannie Mcpherson
Merrissa
Edna Maison
Jessica
Fred L. Wilson
Film Details
Release Date
Feb
1914
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Universal Film Mfg Co.; Gold Seal Brand
Distribution Company
Universal Film Mfg Co.; Special Feature
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the play The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare (London, ca. 1596-97, published 1600).
Technical Specs
Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Film Length
4 reels
