The Merchant of Venice (1914)
A rich merchant, Antonio is depressed for no good reason, until his good friend Bassanio comes to tell him how he's in love with Portia. Portia's father has died and left a very strange will: only the man that picks the correct casket out of three (silver, gold, and lead) can marry her. Bassanio, unfortunately, is strapped for cash with which to go wooing, and Antonio wants to help, so Antonio borrows the money from Shylock, the money-lender. But Shylock has been nursing a grudge against Antonio's insults, and makes unusual terms to the loan. And when Antonio's business fails, those terms threaten his life, and it's up to Bassanio and Portia to save him.
Director: Lois Weber, Phillips Smalley
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 40 min
Release Date: February 1, 1914
Cast
- Phillips Smalley - Shylock
- Lois Weber - Portia
- Douglas Gerrard
- Rupert Julian
- Jeanie Macpherson
Screenplay
- Lois Weber
- William Shakespeare (Theatre Play)
Cinematography: Dal Clawson
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Merchant of Venice about?
- A rich merchant, Antonio is depressed for no good reason, until his good friend Bassanio comes to tell him how he's in love with Portia. Portia's father has died and left a very strange will: only the man that picks the correct casket out of three (silver, gold, and lead) can marry her. Bassanio, unfortunately, is strapped for cash with which to go wooing, and Antonio wants to help, so Antonio borrows the money from Shylock, the money-lender. But Shylock has been nursing a grudge against Antonio's insults, and makes unusual terms to the loan. And when Antonio's business fails, those terms threaten his life, and it's up to Bassanio and Portia to save him.
- Who directed The Merchant of Venice?
- The Merchant of Venice was directed by Lois Weber, Phillips Smalley.
- Who stars in The Merchant of Venice?
- The Merchant of Venice stars Phillips Smalley, Lois Weber, Douglas Gerrard, Rupert Julian, Jeanie Macpherson.
- How long is The Merchant of Venice?
- The Merchant of Venice has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).
- What genre is The Merchant of Venice?
- The Merchant of Venice is a Drama film.