The Merchant of Venice is a lost[1] 1914 American silent film historical drama based on William Shakespeare's play. It was directed by and starred Phillips Smalley and Lois Weber, a husband and wife directing team. It was produced and distributed by Universal Film Manufacturing Company.[2][3]
| The Merchant of Venice | |
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| Directed by | Phillips Smalley Lois Weber |
| Written by | Lois Weber |
| Based on | the play The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare |
| Produced by | Carl Laemmle |
| Starring | Phillips Smalley Lois Weber |
| Cinematography | Dal Clawson |
| Distributed by | Universal Film Manufacturing Company |
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Running time | 4 reels |
| Country | USA |
| Language | Silent. English intertitles |
Cast
edit- Phillips Smalley - Shylock
- Lois Weber - Portia
- Douglas Gerrard - Bassanio
- Rupert Julian - Antonio
- Jeanie Macpherson - Nerissa
- Edna Maison - Jessica
- Fred L. Wilson -
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