Romeo and Juliet

Based On the book by William Shakespeare

Romeo and Juliet is a 1936 American film adapted from the play by William Shakespeare, directed by George Cukor from a screenplay by Talbot Jennings. The film stars Leslie Howard as Romeo and Norma Shearer as Juliet, and the supporting cast features John Barrymore, Basil Rathbone, and Andy Devine. Cukor's 1936 adaptation stays largely faithful to Shakespeare's text but makes use of the cinematic medium to enhance the drama and romance of the story. The film, set against lavish sets and costumes, was a grand production for its time.

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Release date:: August 20, 1936
Director:: George Cukor
Cast:: Leslie Howard, Norma Shearer, John Barrymore, Basil Rathbone, Reginald Denny
Genre:: Romance, Drama, Melodrama
Country:: United States
Language:: English
Year page:: 1936 in adaptations