The Real Thing at Last (1916)

A satire on American films, in which Shakespeare's Macbeth is performed as it might be imagined performed in an American film. (The film was prepared as part of a live benefit for the YMCA ... See full summary »

Director:

L.C. MacBean

Writers:

J.M. Barrie (story), William Shakespeare (play)

Stars:

Edmund Gwenn, Nelson Keys, Godfrey Tearle

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Edmund Gwenn	...	Rupert K. Thunder / Macbeth
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

Storyline

A satire on American films, in which Shakespeare's Macbeth is performed as it might be imagined performed in an American film. (The film was prepared as part of a live benefit for the YMCA attended by the British royal family. Edmund Gwenn (QV) appeared onstage but not on film as the American producer.)

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Plot Keywords:

shakespeare's macbeth | 11th century | 1910s | based on play

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Genres:

Short | Comedy

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 April 1916 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Actors

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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Trivia

Debut of Edmund Gwenn.

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