Romeo and Juliet | |
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![]() 1936 US Theatrical Poster | |
Directed by | George Cukor |
Written by | |
Based on | Romeo and Juliet 1597 play by William Shakespeare |
Produced by | Irving Thalberg |
Starring | |
Cinematography | William H. Daniels |
Edited by | Margaret Booth |
Music by | Herbert Stothart |
Production company | |
Distributed by | Loew's Inc. |
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Running time | 125 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $2 million[1][2] |
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Romeo and Juliet is a 1936 American film adapted from the play by William Shakespeare, directed by George Cukor from a screenplay by Talbot Jennings. The film stars Leslie Howard as Romeo and Norma Shearer as Juliet,[3][4] and the supporting cast features John Barrymore, Basil Rathbone, and Andy Devine.
Cukor's 1936 adaptation stays largely faithful to Shakespeare's text but makes use of the cinematic medium to enhance the drama and romance of the story. The film, set against lavish sets and costumes, was a grand production for its time and featured Norma Shearer and Leslie Howard in the titular roles.