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Carnival (1921 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Carnival' is a 1921 British silent drama film directed by Harley Knoles and starring Matheson Lang, Ivor Novello and Hilda Bayley. During a production of William Shakespeare's 'Othello' in Venice, an Italian actor suspects his wife of having an affair and plans to murder her on stage. It was based on a stage play of the year before, of which Matheson Lang was one of the writers.Low p.145 The film was a popular success, and was re-released the following year. In 1931, it was remade as a sound film, 'Carnival', directed by Herbert Wilcox.
Cast
* Matheson Lang as Sylvio Steno
* Ivor Novello as Count Andrea
* Hilda Bayley as Simonetta, Silvio's wife (credited as Hilda Bailey)
* Clifford Grey as Lelio, Simonetta's brother
* Victor McLaglen as Baron
* Florence Hunter as Nino, Silvio's son
* Maria de Bernaldo as Ottavia, Silvio's sister
References
Bibliography
* Low, Rachel. 'The History of British Film: Volume IV, 19181929'. Routledge, 1997.
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