Melies the Magician

Alternative title: Magic of Melies, The
Synopsis: The DVD contains a 130-minute documentary THE MAGIC OF MELIES by Jacques Meny (1997, 130 min.) and MELIES’ MAGIC SHOW which consists 15 restored films made by Melies between 1898 and 1909. The compilation lasts for 55 minutes and has original music by Eric Le Guen. The films are: The Four Troublesome Heads,1898; A Trip to the Moon,1902; The Infernal Cakewalk,1903; The Scheming Gambler’s Paradise, 1905; The Music Lover, 1903; The Infernal Boiling Pot, 1903;The Man with the Rubber Head, 1901; The Living Playing Cards, 1904; Hilarious Posters, 1905; The Devilish Tenant, 1909; Untameable Whiskers, 1904; Imperceptible Transmutations, 1904; Bluebeard, 1901; Fat and Lean Wrestling Match, 1900; The One-Man Band, 1900) (55 min., with original music by Eric Le Guen)
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2004
Year of production: 1997
Subjects: Media studies
Keywords: silent films; special effects cinematography; Melies, Georges; magic

Title: Magic of Melies, The
Synopsis: An examination of the life and work of the French magician Georges Melies who, among other achievements, pioneered a great many film special effects.
Duration: 130 mins
Title: Melies Magic Show, The
Duration: 55 mins

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