Overview

A free adaptation of Shakespeare′s drama. The Danish queen masquerades her daughter as a boy, and thus, the girl lives her life as 'Prince' Hamlet. Her father poisoned by a venomous snake placed by the treacherous Claudius, Hamlet fakes madness to investigate without suspicion.

Cast

Asta Nielsen, Heinz Stieda, Eduard von Winterstein, Paul Conradi, Mathilde Brandt, Hans Junkermann, Anton De Verdier, Lilly Jacobson

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What is "Hamlet" about?

A free adaptation of Shakespeare′s drama. The Danish queen masquerades her daughter as a boy, and thus, the girl lives her life as 'Prince' Hamlet. Her father poisoned by a venomous snake placed by the treacherous Claudius, Hamlet fakes madness to investigate without suspicion.

When was "Hamlet" released?

Hamlet was released in 1921.

Who stars in "Hamlet"?

The cast includes Asta Nielsen, Heinz Stieda, Eduard von Winterstein, Paul Conradi.

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