The Magic Lantern
La Lanterne magique
Synopsis
Two impish clowns construct a magic lantern. They prop it up at an angle, and use it to project pictures onto a wall. When the picture show ends, they open up the lantern to reveal a group of dancing girls inside - and this is only the first of the indications that this lantern really is magical.
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- Director
- Georges Méliès
- Original Title
- La Lanterne magique
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 5m
- Production Studios
- Star Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Georges Méliès
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Georges Méliès
Director
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Georges Méliès
Marie-Georges-Jean Méliès, known as Georges Méliès (/meɪˈljɛs/; French: [meljɛs]; 8 December 1861 – 21 January 1938), was a French illusionist and film director who led many technical and narrative developments in the earliest days of cinema. Méliès was an especially prolific innovator in the use of special effects, popularizing such techniques as substitution splices, multiple exposures, time-lapse photography, dissolves, and hand-painted color. He was also one of the first filmmakers to use storyboards. His films include A Trip to the Moon (1902) and The Impossible Voyage (1904), both involving strange, surreal journeys somewhat in the style of Jules Verne, and are considered among the most important early science fiction films, though their approach is closer to fantasy.
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What is The Magic Lantern about?
Two impish clowns construct a magic lantern. They prop it up at an angle, and use it to project pictures onto a wall. When the picture show ends, they open up the lantern to reveal a group of dancing girls inside - and this is only the first of the indications that this lantern really is magical.
Who directed The Magic Lantern?
The Magic Lantern was directed by Georges Méliès.
Who stars in The Magic Lantern?
The principal cast of The Magic Lantern includes Georges Méliès, Zizi Papillon.
When was The Magic Lantern released and how long is it?
The Magic Lantern was released in 1903 with a total runtime of 5m.