Richard III (play) "Hamlet" is shorter than its Quarto counterpart. The play is often abridged; for example, certain peripheral characters are removed entirely. In such instances, extra lines are often invented or added from elsewhere in the sequence to establish the nature of characters' relationships. A further reason for abridgment is that Shakespeare assumed that his audiences would be familiar with his "Henry VI" plays and frequently made indirect references to events in them, such as Richard's murder of Henry VI or the defeat of Henry's wife, Margaret. "House of York" "House of Lancaster" "Woodville family" "Richard III's group" "Earl of Richmond's group"
Shivering Shakespeare Shivering Shakespeare Shivering Shakespeare is an "Our Gang" short film directed by Anthony Mack. Produced by Hal Roach and released to theaters by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, it was the 95th "Our Gang" short to be released. The gang participates, allegedly by force, in a boring play entitled "The Gladiator's Dilemma". Written, produced and directed by the wife of Officer Kennedy, her husband is responsible for the special effects and will portray different characters as needed (including a giant named Ursus and an elephant). A nervous Mrs. Kennedy gives her introduction to the audience as the kids get ready for their performance. Their