King John

Name: King John
Genre: Drama
Released: 1899-09-20
Duration: 2 min
Rating: 4.9
Cast: Herbert Beerbohm Tree, Dora Tulloch, Charles Sefton, J. Fisher White, S.A. Cookson

4.9(25 votes)

1899

0h 2m

Drama

based on play or musicalsilent filmshort film

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.