France, 1901
2m, 39.62 metres
35mm film, black and white, 1.33:1
silent
A French fantasy film directed by Georges Méliès.
Plot Summary
A clown's arms detach from his body, followed by his head which floats off to a candle to light his pipe. His legs then fall to the floor and eventually all his limbs are loose and dancing around inside his cave.
Credits
Crew
Director: Georges Méliès
Star Film
Cast
André Deed (Pierrot)
Alternative Titles
The Clown with the Portable Body – US title
Dislocation Extraordinary – alternative title
An Extraordinary Dislocation – US title
Pierrot With Detached Limbs – alternative title
References
Books
Artificially Arranged Scenes: The Films of Georges M̩li̬s by John Frazer pp.87-88 Рnotes
Reference Guide to Fantastic Films by Walt Lee p.128 – credits
