Master Shakespeare, Strolling Player
Originally released in 1916. Master Shakespeare, Strolling Player is a drama film. directed by Frederick Sullivan. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Florence La Badie, Robert Vaughn, and Lawrence Swinburne
Synopsis
Unable to agree on the man responsible for the plays commonly attributed to William Shakespeare, Miss Gray, who favors Francis Bacon, and Lieutenant Stanton, who accepts Shakespeare as the author, break off their engagement. Stanton then arranges to be transferred to the Mexican border, and while fighting there is badly wounded. When she hears the news about Stanton's condition, Miss Gray faints, and then dreams that she has been transported to Elizabethan times. Then, after Bacon falls in love with her, she discovers his obsessive jealousy of Shakespeare, and learns that he has bribed a courtier to accuse him of stealing Bacon's plays. As a result, when Miss Gray wakes up, she realizes that she has championed the wrong poet, and so she immediately is reconciled with Stanton, who soon recovers from his wound.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Thanhouser Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Master Shakespeare, Strolling Player about?
Unable to agree on the man responsible for the plays commonly attributed to William Shakespeare, Miss Gray, who favors Francis Bacon, and Lieutenant Stanton, who accepts Shakespeare as the author, ...
Who directed Master Shakespeare, Strolling Player?
Master Shakespeare, Strolling Player was directed by Frederick Sullivan.
How long is Master Shakespeare, Strolling Player?
Master Shakespeare, Strolling Player has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Master Shakespeare, Strolling Player released?
Master Shakespeare, Strolling Player was released on April 20, 1916 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Master Shakespeare, Strolling Player?
The main cast of Master Shakespeare, Strolling Player includes Florence La Badie, Robert Vaughn, Lawrence Swinburne, Robert Whittier.