France, 1904
35mm film, black and white
silent
A French fantasy film directed by Georges Méliès.
Plot Summary
A sculptor has been imprisoned for displeasing the king. In frustration, he fashions an ugly shape out of clay from which emerges a beautiful young woman. His jailers are so entranced by her that they allow the sculptor to escape.
Credits
Crew
Directed by: Georges Méliès
Star Film
References
Books
Artificially Arranged Scenes: The Films of Georges Méliès by John Frazer pp.138-139 – notes
Reference Guide to Fantastic Films by Walt Lee p.31 – credits
