Movie

King John (1899)

• September 20, 1899
• 2m

• Drama

Overview

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.

Directors

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

Starring

Herbert Beerbohm Tree, Dora Tulloch, Charles Sefton