The Man with the Rubber Head (1901)

1901 · Silent film · 2 min · dir. Georges Méliès

• Comedy
• Fantasy

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Synopsis

After years of research and experimentation, a visionary scientist has finally found the way to inflate living organisms and body parts, so he uses his own head for one last test. Excited with the results and his unexpected discovery, he invites his faithful assistant to share his triumph and witness firsthand the amazing transformation, however, the enthralled helper's carelessness will have an unavoidable conclusion.

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Details

Director

Georges Méliès

Studio

Star Film

Released

1901-12-01

Original title

L'Homme à la tête de caoutchouc

Running time

2 minutes

Cast & crew

• Georges Méliès Director
• Georges Méliès

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