The Cardinal (1901 play)
The Cardinal is a 1901 historical play by the British writer Louis N. Parker. It is set in Renaissance Italy at the height of the power of the Medici Dynasty.
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.jpg.webp) E.S. Willard in the title role in 1903. | |
| Written by | Louis N. Parker |
| Date premiered | 21 October 1901 |
| Place premiered | Theatre Royal, Montreal |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Historical drama |
| Setting | Renaissance Rome and Florence |
It originally premiered at the Theatre Royal, Montreal before transferring to the Garden Theatre on Broadway. It then enjoyed a run of 106 performances at St James' Theatre in London's West End between 31 August and 5 December 1903. The original London cast included E.S. Willard, Frederick Volpe, Harry Lonsdale, Alice Lonnon, Joseph Farjeon and Helen Ferrers.[1]
Film adaptations
In 1936 the play was adapted into a film of the same title directed by Sinclair Hill and starring Matheson Lang, Eric Portman and June Duprez.[2] It also inspired the 1945 Italian film L'abito nero da sposa directed by Luigi Zampa and starring Fosco Giachetti and Jacqueline Laurent.[3]
References
- Wearing p.153
- Goble p.360
- Curti p.39
Bibliography
- Curti, Roberto . Riccardo Freda: The Life and Works of a Born Filmmaker. McFarland, 2017.
- Goble, Alan. The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film. Walter de Gruyter, 1999.
- Wearing, J.P. The London Stage 1900-1909: A Calendar of Productions, Performers, and Personnel. Scarecrow Press, 2013.