MovieDrama

Cymbeline

Name: Cymbeline
Director: Lucius Henderson
Genre: Drama
Released: 1913-03-27
Duration: 22 min
Rating: 3.5
Cast: Florence La Badie, James Cruze, William Garwood, William Garwood, Jean Darnell

19130h 22m3.5Directed by Lucius Henderson

Southern California locations vividly suggest both elemental pre-Roman Britain and classical Rome. An energetic cinematic pacing and intimacy show rapidly improving narrative technique and realism well beyond the limitations of the stage. Especially cinematic are the bedchamber scene in the first reel, with its intimate cinematography and acting and special lighting effect, and the battle scene of the second reel, considered very effective in its day.

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