Faust aux enfers (1903)

France,
6m 10s, 493 feet/150.27 metres
35mm film, black and white, 1.33:1
silent

A French fantasy film directed by Georges Méliès.

Plot Summary

Faust is in with Beelzebub when Marguerite appears, Beelzebub conjurs up an ancient city and he and Faust eat a meal while dancers perform.

Credits

Crew
Director: Georges Méliès
Star Film
Poem: La Damnation de Faust by Hector Berlioz

Cast
Georges Méliès (Beelzebub)

Alternative Titles

La Damnation de Faust – alternative
The Damnation of Faust – alternative
Faust a pokolban – Hungary
Faust in Hell – USA

Extracts included in
Damnation du Docteur Faust (1904)

References

Books

  • Artificially Arranged Scenes: The Films of Georges Méliès by John Frazer pp.130-133 – illustrated notes
  • on Screen: Feature Films Worldwide, 1913 Through 2000 by Charles P. Mitchell p.305
  • Horror in Silent Films: A Filmography, 1896-1929 by Roy Kinnard p.17 – credits
  • by Walt Lee p.86 – credits