The Taming of the Shrew
1908, English. Directed by D.W. Griffith.
Based on Shakespeare's play. Petruchio courts the bad-tempered Katharina, and tries to change her aggressive behavior.
- Runtime
- 0h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- D.W. GriffithDirector
- Florence LawrenceKatharina
- Arthur V. JohnsonPetruchio
- Linda ArvidsonBianca
- Harry SolterKatharina's Father
- Charles AveryMusic Teacher
- William J. ButlerCast
- Gene GauntierWedding Party
- George GebhardtOne of Bianca's Suitors
- Guy HedlundCast
- Charles InsleeOne of Bianca's Suitors
- Wilfred LucasCast
- Jeanie MacphersonWedding Party
Details
- Released
- 10 November 1908
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Harry Solter, D.W. Griffith
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What The Taming of the Shrew is based on
The Taming of the Shrew is based on The Taming of the Shrew, a 1623 dramatic work by William Shakespeare.
Dramatic work · 1623
The Taming of the Shrew
By William Shakespeare
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The Taming of the Shrew runs 17 minutes (0h 17m).
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Which OTT platform is The Taming of the Shrew on?
The Taming of the Shrew isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 November 1908. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Taming of the Shrew?
If you liked The Taming of the Shrew, try Love, Weddings & Other Disasters, The Incredible Jessica James, What's Love Got to Do with It?.
Who directed The Taming of the Shrew?
The Taming of the Shrew (1908) was directed by D.W. Griffith and stars Florence Lawrence, Arthur V. Johnson, Linda Arvidson.
What is The Taming of the Shrew based on?
The Taming of the Shrew is based on The Taming of the Shrew, a 1623 dramatic work by William Shakespeare.