The 1936 film adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet” was directed by George Cukor and stars Leslie Howard as Romeo and Norma Shearer as Juliet12. This classic adaptation stays largely faithful to William Shakespeare’s original play and features a notable supporting cast, including John Barrymore as Mercutio and Basil Rathbone as Tybalt12.
The film is known for its lavish sets and costumes, which were quite grand for its time1. It was a significant production by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and was nominated for four Academy Awards in 19372.