The Magic Lantern (1903)

10/30/1903 (FR) • Fantasy • 5m

Overview

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.

The Magic Lantern (1903)

10/30/1903 (FR) • 5m

Fantasy

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Georges Méliès

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Status

Released

Original Language

No Language

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

silent film

trick film

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