King Lear (S)
1910 · Movie · 16 min. · Italy
King Lear decides to divide his kingdom amongst his three daughters. The oldest two daughters fawn insincerely over their father, and get most of his possessions. The youngest daughter, Cordelia, is much less lavish in her displays of affection, and disappoints her father. But events soon lead the old king to find out how each of his daughters really feels about him.
Direction Gerolamo Lo Savio
Cast Ermete Novelli · Francesca Bertini · Olga Giannini Novelli · Giannina Chiantoni
Screenplay William Shakespeare
Original title Re Lear (S)
5.0
23 votes (FilmAffinity)
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