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A Midsummer Night's Dream

(Film - - 1935)
Average Rating: 3.5 stars out of 5.
A Midsummer Night's Dream


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Two pairs of lovers remedy their problems with fairy help at midnight in the woods of Athens. One of the most ambitious projects undertaken by Warners in the 1930's, this production is the only sound film by Max Reinhardt who made the film with his disciple, William Dieterle. This adaptation of Shakespeare's

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Two pairs of lovers remedy their problems with fairy help at midnight in the woods of Athens. One of the most ambitious projects undertaken by Warners in the 1930's, this production is the only sound film by Max Reinhardt who made the film with his disciple, William Dieterle. This adaptation of Shakespeare's play is characterized by sumptuous sets, soft photography and lighting designed to produce a romantic, magical quality. The ballet dream sequence was the collaborative effort of Reinhardt, the Ballet Mistress of the Paris Opera, Nijinsky and cinematographer Hal Mohr. (Does not circulate)

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Imprint: New York - United Artists
Pages: 117
Language: English
Credits: Directors, William Dieterle, Max Reinhardt.
Performers: James Cagney, Dick Powell, Joe E. Brown, Ian Hunter, Mickey Rooney, Frank McHugh, Olivia de Havilland.
Notes: Based on the play by William Shakespeare
Statement of responsibility: Warner Brothers
Characteristics: 3 film reels (117 min.) :,sd. b&w. ;,16 mm.
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