046 Hamlette! Asta Nielsen's Hamlet (1921)

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What if Hamlet but girl... and silent movie? Everything you know about Hamlet is a lie. Actually, Hamlet is a "she". She still needs to kill her uncle though. Asta Nielsen's reinvention of Hamlet may lack some of the depth of the original, but, hey, she gives us a Hamlet college life AU. Does this 100 year old move stand the test of time? Join us to find out! Make sure to subscribe and share this podcast! Comments and questions can be sent to [email protected]

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What if Hamlet but girl... and silent movie?

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