France, 1902
2m, 39.62 metres
35mm film, black and white, 1.33:1
silent
A French fantasy film directed by Georges Méliès.
Plot Summary
Romeo rides his gondola through the canals of Venice. Juliet is menaced by The Devil and Romeo is unable to help. The Devil grows to enormous proportions and Juliet is saved by the statue of the Madonna which comes to life and banishes The Devil.
Credits
Crew
Director: Georges Méliès
Star Film
Cast
Georges Méliès
Alternative Titles
The Devil and the Statue – US title
The Gigantic Devil – US title
A Madonna csodája – Hungarian title
References
Books
Reference Guide to Fantastic Films by Walt Lee p.96 – credits
