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A Midsummer Night's Dream (1935)

"Three Centuries In The Making! An immortal literary classic becomes a triumph of the ages!"

6.319352h 23mEN
FantasyRomanceComedy

Directed by William Dieterle

Rating

6.3/10

Runtime

2h 23m

Language

EN

Release

October 9, 1935

Director

William Dieterle

Official Trailer

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Overview

Four young people escape Athens to a forest where the king and queen of the fairies are quarreling, while meanwhile, a troupe of amateur actors rehearses a play. When the fairy Puck uses a magic flower to make people fall in love, the whole thing becomes a little bit confused...

Cast

Ian Hunter

Ian Hunter

Theseus

Verree Teasdale

Verree Teasdale

Hippolyta

Hobart Cavanaugh

Hobart Cavanaugh

Philostrate

Dick Powell

Dick Powell

Lysander

Ross Alexander

Ross Alexander

Demetrius

Olivia de Havilland

Olivia de Havilland

Hermia

Jean Muir

Jean Muir

Helena

Grant Mitchell

Grant Mitchell

Egeus

Frank McHugh

Frank McHugh

Quince

Dewey Robinson

Dewey Robinson

Snug

James Cagney

James Cagney

Bottom

Joe E. Brown

Joe E. Brown

Flute

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into A Midsummer Night's Dream (1935), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Four young people escape Athens to a forest where the king and queen of the fairies are quarreling, while meanwhile, a troupe of amateur actors rehearses a play. When the fairy Puck uses a magic flower to make people fall in love, the whole thing becomes a little bit confused...

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of A Midsummer Night's Dream. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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