Richard III is a 1911 silent film adaptation of William Shakespeare's play, directed by and starring Frank Benson as Richard III. The film was produced by Co-Operative Cinematograph Company.
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Cast
Frank Benson as Richard, Duke of Gloucester
Constance Benson [Lady Anne]
James Berry [King Henry VI]
Alfred Brydone [King Edward IV]
Violet Farebrother [Queen Elizabeth]
Elinor Aickin [Duchess of York]
Kathleen Yorke [Edward, Prince of Wales / King Edward V]
Hetty Kenyon [Richard, Duke of York]
Eric Maxon [Henry, Earl of Richmond / King Henry VII]
Moffat Johnston [Duke of Buckingham]
Murray Carrington [George, Duke of Clarence]
James MacLean [Duke of Norfolk]
Victor McClure [Earl of Surrey, his son]
Survival
The film survives in the British Film Institute National Archive film archive and has been released on DVD
Academic analysis
The film has been analysed academically. The University of York notes that the film is rare. The film was recorded from the stage at the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in Stratford.