Dream of a Rarebit Fiend
Synopsis
A live-action film adaptation of the comic strip Dream of the Rarebit Fiend by American cartoonist Winsor McCay. This silent short film follows the established theme: the “Rarebit Fiend” gorges himself on rarebit and thus suffers spectacular hallucinatory dreams.
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February 24, 1906
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin S. Porter
- Screenplay & Story
- Winsor McCay
- Original Title
- Dream of a Rarebit Fiend
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Edison Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin S. Porter
Winsor McCay
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Edwin S. Porter
Director
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What is Dream of a Rarebit Fiend about?
A live-action film adaptation of the comic strip Dream of the Rarebit Fiend by American cartoonist Winsor McCay. This silent short film follows the established theme: the “Rarebit Fiend” gorges himself on rarebit and thus suffers spectacular hallucinatory dreams.
Who directed Dream of a Rarebit Fiend?
Dream of a Rarebit Fiend was directed by Edwin S. Porter.
Who stars in Dream of a Rarebit Fiend?
The principal cast of Dream of a Rarebit Fiend includes John P. Brawn.
When was Dream of a Rarebit Fiend released and how long is it?
Dream of a Rarebit Fiend was released in 1906 with a total runtime of 7m.
Is Dream of a Rarebit Fiend based on a book or true story?
Dream of a Rarebit Fiend is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Winsor McCay".