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Hamlet 1900
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Short Film ⏱ 2m

Hamlet

Based On the book by William Shakespeare

Hamlet, also known as Le Duel d'Hamlet, is a 1900 French film adaptation of an excerpt from the William Shakespeare play Hamlet. It is believed to have been the earliest film adaptation of the play, and starred actress Sarah Bernhardt in the lead role. It was directed by Clément Maurice. The film is two minutes in length; it features the duel scene between Hamlet and Laertes (Act V).

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Release date:
1900
Director:
Clément Maurice
Cast:
Pierre Magnier, Sarah Bernhardt
Genre:
Drama, Silent
Country:
France
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Book vs Film

Cover of Hamlet
The Book · 1602

Hamlet

William Shakespeare
Hamlet 1900
The Short Film · 1900

Hamlet

Clément Maurice

★ 5.4 / 10 295 votes · IMDb

Reached the screen 298 years after publication.

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