| The Real Thing at Last | |
| Directed by | L. C. MacBean J. M. Barrie |
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| Produced by | A. E. Matthews |
| Written by | J. M. Barrie William Shakespeare (original play) |
| Starring | Edmund Gwenn Nelson Keys Godfrey Tearle Owen Nares Norman Forbes |
| Release date(s) | 22 April 1916 |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Language | Silent film (English intertitles) |
The Real Thing at Last is a satirical silent movie based on the play Macbeth. It was written in 1916 by Peter Pan creator and playwright J. M. Barrie as a parody of the American film industry. The film was made in response to news that American filmmakers intended to honor the 300th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death, and presents itself as a crass example of how they would adapt the classic play.
The film featured several popular British stage actors of the period, and served as the film debuts of Edmund Gwenn, Marie Lohr, Ernest Thesiger, and Frederick Kerr. It was presented at a benefit for the YMCA, attended by Queen Mary, Princess Mary, and Prince Albert (later King George VI).[1]
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Synopsis
American film producer Rupert K. Thunder (Edmund Gwenn) hosted the film live. The movie loosely follows the plot of the play, with comically melodramatic embellishments.[1]
Cast
- Edmund Gwenn - Rupert K. Thunder (live host)
- Nelson Keys - Lady Macbeth
- Godfrey Tearle - Macduff
- Owen Nares - General Banquo
- Norman Forbes - Duncan
- Caleb Porter - Witch
- George Kelly - Witch
- Ernest Thesiger - Witch
- Gladys Cooper - American Witch
- Teddie Gerard - American Witch
- Pauline Chase - American Witch
- Frederick Volpe - Murderer
- Moya Mannering - Messenger
- A.E. Matthews - Murdered
- Marie Lohr - Murdered
- Frederick Kerr - Murdered
- Irene Vanbrugh - Lady
- Eva Rowland - Lady
- Arthur Shirley - Courtier
- Leslie Henson - Charlie Chaplin
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