The Merchant of Venice · 1908
The Merchant of Venice (1908) is a Drama film directed by J. Stuart Blackton, starring Julia Swayne Gordon, William V. Ranous, Florence Turner.
Drama
Overview
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.
Cast
Julia Swayne Gordon, William V. Ranous, Florence Turner, Maurice Costello, Paul Panzer
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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.
When was "The Merchant of Venice" released?
The Merchant of Venice was released in 1908.
Who stars in "The Merchant of Venice"?
The cast includes Julia Swayne Gordon, William V. Ranous, Florence Turner, Maurice Costello.
