The Real Thing at Last (1916)

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.

Director: L.C. MacBean
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 30 min
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Production: British Actors
Country: United Kingdom
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

lost film

More Films by Director: L.C. MacBean
More Films in Genre: Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

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 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.
Who directed The Real Thing at Last?
The Real Thing at Last was directed by L.C. MacBean.
Who stars in The Real Thing at Last?
The Real Thing at Last stars Edmund Gwenn, Marie Lohr, Ernest Thesiger.
How long is The Real Thing at Last?
The Real Thing at Last has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
What genre is The Real Thing at Last?
The Real Thing at Last is a Comedy film.
Where was The Real Thing at Last produced?
The Real Thing at Last was produced in United Kingdom.