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The Taming of the Shrew

NR19291h 3mSam Taylor
IMDb 6.2

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"ALL TALKING, ALL LAUGHING COMEDY SENSATION!"

Italy, 16th century. Petruchio, a choleric, lying and poor rural landowner from Verona, arrives in Padua in search of fortune and a wife, while Baptista, a wealthy merchant, announces that he will not allow Bianca, his youngest daughter, to marry until the temperamental and unruly Katherina, his eldest daughter, does.

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What is The Taming of the Shrew (1929) about?

Italy, 16th century. Petruchio, a choleric, lying and poor rural landowner from Verona, arrives in Padua in search of fortune and a wife, while Baptista, a wealthy merchant, announces that he will not allow Bianca, his youngest daughter, to marry until the temperamental and unruly Katherina, his eldest daughter, does.

Who stars in The Taming of the Shrew?

The Taming of the Shrew stars Mary Pickford (Caterina), Douglas Fairbanks (Petruccio), Edwin Maxwell (Battista), Joseph Cawthorn (Gremio), Clyde Cook (Grumio). The film was directed by Sam Taylor.

How long is The Taming of the Shrew?

The Taming of the Shrew has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1929. It is rated NR.

Is The Taming of the Shrew worth watching?

The Taming of the Shrew holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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