
The Real Thing at Last
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Real Thing at Last
- Genres: Comedy
- Release Date: 1916-03-08
- Runtime: 30 minutes
- Rating: 0/10 (0 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: British Actors
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 3.0989
- Languages: No Language
Cast & Crew

Edmund Gwenn
as Rupert K. Thunder / Macbeth

Marie Lohr
as

Ernest Thesiger
as Witch
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What is The Real Thing at Last?▼
The Real Thing at Last is a Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1916-03-08.
Who are the main actors in The Real Thing at Last?▼
The main cast includes Edmund Gwenn, Marie Lohr, Ernest Thesiger, .
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The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
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The soundtrack was composed by British Actors. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Real Thing at Last filmed?▼
The Real Thing at Last was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
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The total runtime of The Real Thing at Last is 30 minutes.
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