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Romeo & Juliet
Romeo & Juliet (1955)
, 1h33
Directed by Leo Arnchtam
Genres Drama, Musical, Romance
Themes Dance films, Films about suicide, Théâtre, Musical films, Romeo and Juliet, Films based on plays, Films based on works by William Shakespeare

L'intrigue est celle de la pièce Roméo et Juliette de William Shakespeare.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream (1909)
, 11minutes
Directed by Charles Kent, James Stuart Blackton
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Romantic comedy, Fantasy, Adventure
Themes Films about magic and magicians, Théâtre, Les fées, Films based on plays, Films based on works by William Shakespeare
Actors Dolores Costello, Helene Costello, Rose Tapley, Maurice Costello, Julia Swayne Gordon, Gladys Hulette

The Duke of Athens decrees that Hermia (Rose Tapley) shall forsake Lysander (Maurice Costello) in favour of her father's choice, Demetrius (Walter Ackerman). The lovers elope into the woods, quickly followed by Demetrius and his love, Helena (Julia Swayne Gordon). The town tradesmen, meanwhile, rehearse a play in honour of the duke's betrothal to Hippolyta. Back in the forest, Titania, Queen of Fairies (Florence Turner), quarrels with Penelope, who avenges herself by sending Puck (Gladys Hulette) away with a magic herb, which, dabbed on the eyes of a sleeping person, shall make the "victim" fall in love with the first person to appear after awakening. Soon, Lysander and Demetrius are smitten with the wrong girls and Titania has fallen in love with Bottom, the egotistical leader of the tradesmen, whom Puck has turned into an ass. When Penelope discovers all this mischief, she lifts the spell and the wedding of the duke and Hippolyta can proceed.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream (1959)
, 1h16
Directed by Jiří Trnka
Origin Tchecoslovaquie
Genres Comedy, Fantasy, Animation
Themes Films about magic and magicians, Théâtre, Les fées, Films based on plays, Films based on works by William Shakespeare
Actors Richard Burton, Joss Ackland, Jean Desailly, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, Hugh Manning, Barbara Jefford

D'après la pièce de Shakespeare, Le Songe d'une nuit d'été, ce film de marionnettes destiné aux adultes met en scène les trois univers de cette histoire complexe : l'Athènes patricienne, le milieu populaire et le monde magique des elfes et des nymphes.
A Spray of Plum Blossoms
A Spray of Plum Blossoms (1931)
, 1h40
Directed by Bu Wancang
Genres Romance
Themes Films based on plays, Films based on works by William Shakespeare
Actors Ruan Lingyu, Jin Yan, Li Lili, Mei Lanfang

The film tells the story of Bai Lede (Wang Chilong) and Hu Luting (Jin Yan), two military cadets who have been friends since they were children. After graduating, Hu, a playboy uninterested in love, is appointed as a captain in Guangdong and leaves his home town in Shanghai. Bai however, deeply in love with Hu's sister, Hu Zhuli (Ruan Lingyu) stays behind. At Guangdong, Hu falls in love with the local general's daughter, Shi Luohua (Lin Chuchu), although the general, Shi (Wang Guilin), is unaware of the relationship, and instead wants his daughter to marry the foolish Liao Di'ao (Gao Zhanfei). Meanwhile, Bai's father uses his influence to get Bai posted to Guangdong, and after a sorrowful farewell between himself and Zhuli, he arrives at his new post and instantly falls in love with Luohua. In an effort to have her for himself, Bai betrays his friend, by informing General Shi of his daughter's plans to elope with Hu, leading to Shi dishonourably discharging Hu. Bai tries to win Luohua over, but she is uninterested, only concerned with lamenting the loss of Hu. In the meantime, Hu encounters a group of bandits who ask him to be their leader, to which he agrees, planning on returning for Luohua at some point in the future. Some time passes, and one day, as Luohua, Bai and Liao are passing through the forest, they are attacked. Luohua manages to flee, and Bai pursues her into the forest. They engage in an argument, but just as Bai seems about to lose his temper, Hu intervenes, and he and Luohua are reunited. General Shi arrives in time to see Liao flee the scene, and he now realises that he was wrong to get in the way of the relationship between Hu and his daughter. Hu then forgives Bai his betrayal, and Bai reveals that he has discovered that his only true love is in fact Zhuli back in Shanghai.
As You Like It
As You Like It (1936)
, 1h36
Directed by Joseph Schenck, Paul Czinner
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance
Themes Théâtre, Films based on plays, Films based on works by William Shakespeare, Children's films
Actors Laurence Olivier, Elisabeth Bergner, Felix Aylmer, John Laurie, Henry Ainley, Austin Trevor

Duke Frederick (Felix Aylmer) has usurped and deposed his older brother, Duke Senior (Henry Ainley). Frederick allows the exiled Duke's daughter, Rosalind (Elisabeth Bergner), however, to stay, as she is the closest friend of his daughter, Celia (Sophie Stewart). Orlando (Laurence Olivier), who has been forced to flee his home due to the oppression from his brother, Oliver (John Laurie), comes to the Frederick's Duchy, and enters a wrestling tournament. On leaving the Duchy, Orlando encounters Rosalind, and it is love at first sight. Frederick then becomes angry, and banishes Rosalind. Celia decides to accompany her, along with a jester, Touchstone (Mackenzie Ward).
A Double Life
A Double Life (1947)
, 1h44
Directed by George Cukor
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Crime
Themes Films about television, Théâtre, Films based on plays, Films based on works by William Shakespeare
Actors Ronald Colman, Signe Hasso, Edmond O'Brien, Shelley Winters, Ray Collins, Millard Mitchell

Celebrated stage actor Anthony John (Ronald Colman) has driven away his actress wife Brita (Signe Hasso) with his erratic temper. However, they star together in the play Othello. Gradually, his portrayal of a jealous murderer undermines his sanity, and he kills his mistress, Pat Kroll (Shelley Winters).
Yellow Sky
Yellow Sky (1948)
, 1h34
Directed by William A. Wellman
Origin USA
Genres Action, Crime, Western
Themes Films based on plays, Films based on works by William Shakespeare, Children's films
Actors Gregory Peck, Anne Baxter, Richard Widmark, Victor Kilian, John Russell, Robert Arthur

In 1867, a gang led by James "Stretch" Dawson (Gregory Peck) robs a bank and flees into the desert. Out of water, the outlaws come upon a ghost town called Yellow Sky and its only residents, a hostile young woman called "Mike" (Anne Baxter) by her prospector grandfather (played by James Barton). Stretch is attracted to Mike. While the men recover from their ordeal, Dude (Richard Widmark) snoops around. Dude tells the others that the old man is mining gold, but Stretch is unimpressed. The next day, Mike and Grandpa take to the hills. A confrontation between Stretch and Dude over the leadership of the gang is interrupted by Mike shooting at them. However, when Grandpa is hit in the leg by a ricochet, Mike surrenders.
All Night Long
All Night Long (1962)
, 1h31
Directed by Basil Dearden
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Musical
Themes Films about music and musicians, Théâtre, Jazz films, Musical films, Films based on plays, Films based on works by William Shakespeare
Actors Patrick McGoohan, Keith Michell, Richard Attenborough, Betsy Blair, Bernard Braden, Harry Towb

The musician Aurelius Rex and his wife Delia, a retired singer, are the recipients of an anniversary party in London thrown by a wealthy music promoter, Rod Hamilton.
Johnny Hamlet
Johnny Hamlet (1968)
, 1h32
Directed by Enzo G. Castellari
Origin Italie
Genres Western
Themes Films about families, Théâtre, Political films, Films based on plays, Films based on works by William Shakespeare, Films about royalty
Actors Andrea Giordana, Gilbert Roland, John Bartha, Ennio Girolami, Françoise Prévost, Horst Frank

Retournant dans son village à la fin de la guerre de Sécession, Johnny Hamilton (Django dans la version française) découvre sa mère Gertry dans les bras de son oncle, Claude Hamilton. Confirmant ses rêves prémonitoires, Johnny apprend que son père a été tué par Santana, un bandit mexicain. Sa mère, réconfortée par Claude, a fini par l'épouser. Ce dernier prétend avoir vengé son frère et éliminé Santana. Mais Johnny cherchera par tous les moyens à découvrir la vérité aidé dans sa tâche par son fidèle ami Horace.