The Tempest

The Tempest

1908 · 12 min · ★ 6.2 · Fantasy, Drama

Prospero and his daughter Miranda must take refuge on an enchanted island. There Prospero, who himself has magical powers, releases the spirit Ariel from a spell, and also meets the savage Caliban. Then Prospero uses his powers to create a tempest that shipwrecks some of the persons who caused his exile.

Directed by Percy Stow · Written by Langford Reed

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