Romeo and Juliet (1908 film)
| Romeo and Juliet | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | J. Stuart Blackton |
| Based on |
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare |
| Starring |
Paul Panzer Florence Lawrence |
| Distributed by | Vitagraph Studios |
Release dates | June 6, 1908 (United States) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent film |
The first ever American film version of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet was a silent film short made in 1908 made by Vitagraph Studios. Directed by J. Stuart Blackton, it was filmed in Central Park in Manhattan, New York.
The film starred Paul Panzer as Romeo and Florence Lawrence as Juliet. Other performers included John G. Adolfi, Harry Solter, Louise Carver, Florence Turner, and Charles Chapman.
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