Richard III 1911 Directed by Frank R. Benson

Although several others are ahead of him in the line of succession, Richard of Gloucester is determined to gain the throne. Through deceit, manipulation, and murder, he does become King Richard III of England. But once he becomes king, he soon finds out that the many enemies he has made will make it very difficult for him to remain on the throne for long.

Production Country United Kingdom
Language English
Spoken Language No Language
Gnere Drama
Release Date 10 May 1911
23 mins
Cast
Frank R. Benson Richard, Duke of Gloucester (later King Richard III)
James Berry King Henry VI
Alfred Brydone King Edward IV
Kathleen Yorke Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward V)
Murray Carrington George, Duke of Clarence
Eric Maxon Henry Tudor, Earl of Richmond, (later King Henry VII)
Moffat Johnston Henry, Stafford, Duke of Buckingham
James Maclean John Howard, Duke of Norfolk
Victor McClure Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey
R. L. Conrick Anthony Woodville, Earl Rivers
George Manship John de Vere, Earl of Oxford
Harry Caine William, Lord Hastings
Wilfrid Caithness Thomas Stanley, Earl of Derby
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