France, 1903
2m 25s, 51.82 metres
35mm film, black and white, 1.33:1
silent
A French fantasy film directed by Georges Méliès.
Plot Summary
An old man at an inn is trying to read his newspaper when a candle starts to move on its own. His newspaper catches fire then transforms into a beautiful woman and then into a hideous old crone wrapped in a shroud.
Credits
Crew
Director: Georges Méliès
Star Film
Cast
Georges Méliès
Alternative Titles
The Apparition – US title
References
Books
- Artificially Arranged Scenes: The Films of Georges Méliès by John Frazer pp.121-123 – notes
- Horror and Science Fiction Films: A Checklist by Donald C. Willis p.26 – credits
- Horror in Silent Films: A Filmography, 1896-1929 by Roy Kinnard p.44 – credits
- Reference Guide to Fantastic Films by Walt Lee p.15 – credits
