Unfounded jealousy in love results in the untimely murder and suicide of two star-crossed lovers. Unfamiliar English accents are absent from this series. Shakespeare's own language is preserved ; clarity of both language and story is achieved.

Title from disk. At head of title: William Shakespeare's tragedy-- Container. Originally produced in 1981. Previously released by Century Home Video. "Vol. VII of a nine-play series"--Container. "Staged as seen in the 16th century"--Container. "This DVD is licensed for educational & home use only."