The Real Thing at Last
Director: L.C. MacBean
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
Edmund Gwenn
Rupert K. Thunder / Macbeth
Marie Lohr
Ernest Thesiger
Witch
In brief
The Real Thing at Last (1916) is a comedy film. The film has not yet gathered many viewer ratings. The film runs 30min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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How long is The Real Thing at Last?
The Real Thing at Last runs 30 minutes (30min).
What year is The Real Thing at Last from?
The Real Thing at Last was released in 1916.
