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King Lear

IMDb 5.4

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An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.

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What is King Lear (1916) about?

An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.

Who stars in King Lear?

King Lear stars Frederick Warde (King Lear), Lorraine Huling (Cordelia), Ernest C. Warde (The Fool), Wayne Arey (The Duke of Albany), J.H. Gilmour (The Earl of Kent). The film was directed by Ernest C. Warde.

How long is King Lear?

King Lear has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1916.

Is King Lear worth watching?

King Lear holds an IMDb rating of 5.4/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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