The Little Match Seller (1902)

1902 · Silent film · 3 min · dir. James Williamson

• Drama

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Synopsis

A short melodrama based on Hans Christian Andersen's harrowing tale. A poor little girl tries to sell matchsticks in the freezing December cold. She lights matches for some light and warmth. There are visions: a fireplace, dinner, a Christmas tree. She sees her dead mother, welcoming her.

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Details

Director

James Williamson

Writer

Hans Christian Andersen

Studio

Williamson Kinematograph Company

Released

1902-12-23

Running time

3 minutes

Cast & crew

• James Williamson Director

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