The Witch
La Fée Carabosse
Synopsis
A penniless troubadour consults witch Carabosse about his future, but offends her by paying with a bag of sand. He evades the witch's revenge, and saves the beautiful princess.
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December 20, 1906
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Georges Méliès
- Screenplay & Story
- Georges Méliès
- Original Title
- La Fée Carabosse
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Star Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Georges Méliès
Georges Méliès
Georges Méliès
Department Leadership Roster
Georges Méliès
Production Design
Georges Méliès
Director
Georges Méliès
Writer
Georges Méliès
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Witch
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What is The Witch about?
A penniless troubadour consults witch Carabosse about his future, but offends her by paying with a bag of sand. He evades the witch's revenge, and saves the beautiful princess.
Who directed The Witch?
The Witch was directed by Georges Méliès.
Who stars in The Witch?
The principal cast of The Witch includes Georges Méliès.
When was The Witch released and how long is it?
The Witch was released in 1906 with a total runtime of 13m.