Méliès' Magic Show

Name: Méliès' Magic Show
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1997
Duration: 60 min

1997 · 60 min

Documentary

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This collection of shorts and film excerpts from illusionist and cinematic innovator Georges Méliès showcases his groundbreaking techniques that paved the way to modern filmmaking. Considered to be the father of cinematic special effects, Méliès used time-lapse and other methods now fundamental to Hollywood. "The Music Lover," "A Trip to the Moon," "The Infernal Cakewalk" and other examples of Méliès's influence are included in this compilation.

Crew

Director Jacques Mény

Cast

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Madeleine Malthête-Méliès
(archive footage)
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Eric Le Guen
(archive footage)

Crew

Director — Jacques Mény

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