10 November 1908 Comedy, Romance 17 mins
Based on Shakespeare's play. Petruchio courts the bad-tempered Katharina, and tries to change her aggressive behavior.
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Florence Lawrence as Katharina
Arthur V. Johnson as Petruchio
Linda Arvidson as Bianca
Harry Solter as Katharina's Father
Charles Avery as Music Teacher
Gene Gauntier as Wedding Party
George Gebhardt as One of Bianca's Suitors
Charles Inslee as One of Bianca's Suitors
Jeanie Macpherson as Wedding Party
Mack Sennett as Petruchio's Servant
D.W. Griffith Director
Arthur Marvin Director of Photography
Billy Bitzer Director of Photography
William Shakespeare Theatre Play
Harry Solter Writer
D.W. Griffith Writer
United States 10 November 1908
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