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Shakespeare in Performance: Film
The Hollywood Revue (1929, Charles Reisner)
| Title | The Hollywood Revue |
|---|---|
| Year | 1929 |
| Release Locations | USA |
| Director | Charles Reisner |
| Medium | Color video |
| Length | 1 hrs, 53 mins |
| Play Connections | Romeo and Juliet (scene(s)) |
Description
Very much a variety show like Warner Brothers' Show of Shows, in this extravaganza there is a balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet
Description from Shakespeare on Screen : an International Filmography and Videography by Kenneth S. Rothwell and Annabelle Henkin Melzer. ©1990 Kenneth S. Rothwell. Cited by permission. — Added 2008-11-14
Cast Overview
| Romeo | John Gilbert |
|---|---|
| Juliet | Norma Shearer |
| Director | Lionel Barrymore |
Production Team and Crew Overview
| Director | Charles Reisner |
|---|---|
| Composer | Arthur Lang |
| Choreography | Sammy Lee |
Production information courtesy of: Kenneth Rothwell