<P> As of August 2016 , the Internet Movie Database lists Shakespeare as having writing credit on 1,292 films , including those under production but not yet released . The earliest known production is King John from 1899 . </P>
<P> As of August 2016 , the Internet Movie Database lists Shakespeare as having writing credit on 1,292 films , including those under production but not yet released . The earliest known production is King John from 1899 . </P>
when was the first film production of a shakespeare play made
when was the first film production of a shakespeare play made
1899
1899