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The reign of England's King John is threatened by Philip of France who demands that John's nephew Arthur be placed on the throne. Pragmatic and decisive, King John moves to plactate the French, but there are others who seek disputre his authority.

King John (1899) is a silent film adaptation of William Shakespeare's play, which depicts the story of King John as he navigates the struggles of power and betrayal. Set in 13th-century England, the film follows the king as he deals with issues of succession, incitement to murder, and poisoning. The plot also explores the relationships between various characters, including the Duchess and the Dauphin. Despite being partially lost, King John (1899) remains a significant piece of early film history.