''Macbeth'' is a silent Italian 1909 film adaptation of the

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play '' Macbeth''. It was the second ''Macbeth'' film released that year (released on 27 November 1909), and is the third film version of the play. The film was directed by

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, and starred Dante Cappelli, Maria Caserini, Amleto Palormi, and

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. The running time is 16 minutes and it is a

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film.

Main cast

* Dante Cappelli as Macbeth * Maria Caserini as Lady Macbeth * Amleto Palormi *Ettore Pesci

References

Films based on Macbeth 1909 films Italian historical drama films Italian silent short films Italian black-and-white films 1900s historical drama films Films set in Scotland Films directed by Mario Caserini Silent drama films {{historic-film-stub