As You Like It (1936)
A Duke seizes control of his brother's estate, forcing him and his companions into the depths of the forest of Arden. Among the banished Duke's party is his daughter, Rosalind, who opts to stay alongside her cousin Celia. Despite her circumstances, Rosalind harbors affection for Orlando, yet he is embroiled in his own family strife, prompting him to seek refuge in the forest.
Determined to follow her heart, Rosalind disguises herself as a young man, with Celia assuming the role of her faithful servant, as they venture into the woodland after Orlando. Amidst the tranquil beauty of nature, love blossoms not only among the rustic denizens of the forest but also among those from the court.
Unexpectedly, Phebe, a shepherdess admired by Silvius, finds herself captivated by the disguised Rosalind, adding further complexity to the web of affections. As the tangled threads of love weave their intricate pattern, the question remains: can true love triumph over adversity, and can fractured familial bonds be healed, ushering in a renewed era of harmony and reconciliation?
Books with substantial mentioning of As You Like It
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Douglas Brode Shakespeare in the Movies, From the Silent Era to Shakespeare in Love Oxford, 2000 |
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Jerry Vermilye The Complete Films of Laurence Olivier Secaucus, NJ, 1992 |
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Books with an entry on As You Like It
| Ivan Butler Cinema in Britain, An illustrated Survey South Brunswick and New York - London, 1973 |