France, 1906
2m 50s, 249.94 metres
35mm film, black and white, 1.33:1
silent
A French fantasy film directed by Georges Méliès. The film was originally commissioned by the furniture shop Dufayel to keep customers' children entertained while their parents were shopping.
Plot Summary
A musician angers the Fairy Carabosse who sets about getting revenge.
Credits
Crew
Director: Georges Méliès
Star Film
Cast
Georges Méliès
Alternative Titles
The Witch – USA
Links
Extracts included in
Hugo (2011)
References
Books
- Artificially Arranged Scenes: The Films of Georges Méliès by John Frazer pp.176-177 – illustrated notes
- Horror in Silent Films: A Filmography, 1896-1929 by Roy Kinnard p.21 – credits
- Reference Guide to Fantastic Films by Walt Lee p.543 – credits
