The Magic Lantern (1903)

1903 · Silent film · 5 min · dir. Georges Méliès

• Fantasy

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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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Details

Director

Georges Méliès

Studio

Star Film

Released

1903-10-30

Original title

La Lanterne magique

Running time

5 minutes

Cast & crew

• Georges Méliès Director
• Georges Méliès
• ZZizi Papillon

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