The Real Thing at Last
Mar 08, 1916 · 30m
Director
L.C. MacBeanOverview
Satirical silent movie based on the play Macbeth written in 1916 by Peter Pan creator and playwright J. M. Barrie as a parody of the American entertainment industry. The film was made by the newly created British Actors Film Company in response to news that American filmmaker D. W. Griffith intended to honor the 300th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death by producing of a film version of the play. It was subtitled A Suggestion for the Artists of the Future. It was screened at a charity benefit attended by the royal family, but was not widely distributed, and no copies are known to survive.
Cast of The Real Thing at Last
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About The Real Thing at Last
What is The Real Thing at Last about?
Satirical silent movie based on the play Macbeth written in 1916 by Peter Pan creator and playwright J. M. Barrie as a parody of the American entertainment industry. The film was made by the newly created British Actors Film Company in response to news that American filmmaker D. W. Griffith intended to honor the 300th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death by producing of a film version of…
When was The Real Thing at Last released?
The Real Thing at Last was released on March 8, 1916.
How long is The Real Thing at Last?
The Real Thing at Last runs 30 minutes.
Who directed The Real Thing at Last?
The Real Thing at Last was directed by L.C. MacBean.
Who is in the cast of The Real Thing at Last?
The cast of The Real Thing at Last includes Edmund Gwenn (Rupert K. Thunder / Macbeth), Marie Lohr (Murdered) and Ernest Thesiger (Witch).