France, 1903
4m 35s, 96.012 metres
35mm film, black and white, 1.37:1
silent
A French fantasy film directed by Georges Méliès.
Plot Summary
Punch and Pierrot build a huge magic lantern and watch a series of figures appear on the wall. But the lantern opens up and six dancing girls emerge, followed by a whole dance troupe. After a fracas, the police arrive and Punch and Pierrot hide in the lantern. But when the police open it, the men have vanished and in their place is a monster.
Credits
Crew
Director: Georges Méliès
Star Film
Cast
Georges Méliès
Alternative Titles
A lámpa – Hungarian title
The Magic Lantern – US title
References
Books
- Artificially Arranged Scenes: The Films of Georges M̩li̬s by John Frazer pp.129-130 Рnotes
- Reference Guide to Fantastic Films by Walt Lee p.278 – credits
