Movie Description
The Real Thing at Last
(1916)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : L.C. MacBean
- Cast : Edmund Gwenn,Marie Lohr,Ernest Thesiger
Cast
Facts
Original TitleThe Real Thing at Last
Status Released
Release Information
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1916-03-08
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 00h 30m
Production CompaniesBritish Actors
Genres
- Comedy


