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Short fantasy comedy

Dream of a Rarebit Fiend (1906): Cast

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Dream of a Rarebit Fiend is a 1906 short fantasy comedy directed by Edwin S. Porter and Wallace McCutcheon Sr., starring John P. Brawn as The Fiend. It runs 7 minutes.

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Dream of a Rarebit Fiend (1906) movie poster
Released
Runtime
7 min
Genres
Comedy , Fantasy
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dream of a Rarebit Fiend About?

The premise of Dream of a Rarebit Fiend without spoilers.

A live-action adaptation of Winsor McCay’s comic strip Dream of the Rarebit Fiend, this silent short film portrays the titular ‘Rarebit Fiend’ who indulges in a heavy serving of rarebit and is subsequently haunted by vivid, surreal hallucinations that unfold as spectacular, dream‑like visions.

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Cast & crew

Dream of a Rarebit Fiend Cast & Characters

John P. Brawn plays The Fiend in Dream of a Rarebit Fiend. Directed by Edwin S. Porter and Wallace McCutcheon Sr..

From the directors

More from Edwin S. Porter and Wallace McCutcheon Sr.

More films directed by Edwin S. Porter and Wallace McCutcheon Sr.: Tess of the Storm Country, The Prisoner of Zenda, The Price and The Lighthouse by the Sea.

Details

Dream of a Rarebit Fiend Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “一个醉鬼的白日梦” and “Сон любителя гренок с сыром”.

Also known as
  • 一个醉鬼的白日梦
  • Сон любителя гренок с сыром
  • Egy ínyenc álma
  • 一個醉鬼的白日夢

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Dream of a Rarebit Fiend FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dream of a Rarebit Fiend, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dream of a Rarebit Fiend?

Dream of a Rarebit Fiend runs 7 minutes.

When was Dream of a Rarebit Fiend released?

Dream of a Rarebit Fiend was released on February 24, 1906.

Who directed Dream of a Rarebit Fiend?

Dream of a Rarebit Fiend was directed by Edwin S. Porter and Wallace McCutcheon Sr.

More films by Edwin S. Porter

Who is in the cast of Dream of a Rarebit Fiend?

Dream of a Rarebit Fiend stars John P. Brawn as The Fiend.

Does Dream of a Rarebit Fiend have a post-credit scene?

No. Dream of a Rarebit Fiend has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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