The Merchant of Venice is a lost 1914 American silent film historical drama based on William Shakespeare's play. It was directed by and starred Phillips Smalley and Lois Weber, a husband and wife directing team. It was produced and distributed by Universal Film Manufacturing Company.
Cast
- Phillips Smalley - Shylock
- Lois Weber - Portia
- Douglas Gerrard - Bassanio
- Rupert Julian - Antonio
- Jeanie Macpherson - Nerissa
- Edna Maison - Jessica
- Fred L. Wilson -
References
External links
- The Merchant of Venice at IMDb
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