The Taming of the Shrew
1929, English. Directed by Sam Taylor.
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Italy, 16th century. Petruchio, a choleric, lying and poor rural landowner from Verona, arrives in Padua in search of fortune and a wife, while Baptista, a wealthy merchant, announces that he will not allow Bianca, his youngest daughter, to marry until the temperamental and unruly Katherina, his eldest daughter, does.
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Sam TaylorDirector
- Mary PickfordCaterina
- Douglas FairbanksPetruccio
- Edwin MaxwellBattista
- Joseph CawthornGremio
- Clyde CookGrumio
- Dorothy JordanBianca
- Geoffrey WardwellHortensio
- Wilson BengeServant (uncredited)
- Frankie GenardiLittle Boy (uncredited)
- Billie Jeane PhelpsLittle Girl (uncredited)
- Charles StevensServant (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 26 October 1929
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Sam Taylor
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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 63 minutes (1h 3m).
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The Taming of the Shrew is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Taming of the Shrew isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Taming of the Shrew?
If you liked The Taming of the Shrew, try Thunderstruck, Duplex, American Dreamer.
Who directed The Taming of the Shrew?
The Taming of the Shrew (1929) was directed by Sam Taylor and stars Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Edwin Maxwell.
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.