The X-Ray Fiend (1897)

10/01/1897 (GB) • 1m

Comedy, Horror

Overview

A romantic couple are transformed into skeletons via X-Rays. The film combines two very recent innovations: Wilhelm Roentgen's discovery of X-rays in 1895, and Georges Méliès' accidental realisation of the special-effects potential of the jump-cut in 1896.

Top Billed Cast


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Status

Released

Original Language

No Language

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

skeleton

silent film

x rayed skeleton

x-ray

trick film

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