: Approximately 70% of Shakespeare's original text was removed or altered to focus on visual storytelling and physical comedy.
: Petruchio, a brash gentleman from Verona, arrives in search of a wealthy wife and takes on the challenge of "taming" Kate through various psychological and physical tactics to win her dowry.
: Meanwhile, several suitors, including Lucentio in disguise, compete for the hand of the "ideal" younger sister, Bianca. Key Production Details
: Elizabeth Taylor (Kate), Richard Burton (Petruchio), Michael York (Lucentio), Cyril Cusack (Grumio), and Michael Hordern (Baptista).