Dick Powell, Hobart Cavanaugh, Ian Hunter
Theseus, Duke of Athens, is going to marry Hyppolyta, Queen of the Amazons. Demetrius is engaged with Hermia, but Hermia loves Lysander. Helena loves Demetrius. Oberon and Titania, of the kingdom of f...( read more
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DVD Release Date: August 14, 2007
Stats: 70 reviews
As much as I have tried, I just can't get into Shakespeare. I inevitably get bored. I am sure this is a very good rendering of the classic story. It is certainly well produced, and the cast is terrific, but it bored me throughout.
Awful. I realize that it was made in the 1930's but come on. The only exceptional actors that I saw were the ones playing the lovers. I don't think Puck should be played by a child actor no matter how good he might be. I think that role is much more suitable for an older actor, t...( read more)
couldn't have asked for a better cast (with the possible exception of the ungodly annoying Mickey Rooney). a brilliant film for 1935. a bit too long, but at least Mendelssohn's the filler. very well-adapted Shakespeare and an impressive classic film.
This is difficult to watch for someone who doesn't know/like/get the story and Cagney's only in it a bit. Nice photography though. Also stars living Hollywood legend (307 films since 1926 and counting) Mickey Rooney as Pug.
Lol oh my i had to say this for this drama thing and yeah it was kinda hard to say !
The scenes with the village players are thoroughly enjoyable, particularly inthe last scene.
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