The Devil’s Manor (1896)
Jun 1, 2004The Devil Causes Mischief
An early Georges Melies whimsy only a few minutes long in which The Devil appears and causes mischief
Georges Melies
A Trip to the Moon (1902)
May 18, 2012Expedition to the Moon/Comedy
Often misidentified as the first science-fiction film, Georges Melies's short is a whimsy involving comedic exploits on the Lunar surface. Hardly serious as SF but an undeniably iconic work made with enormous sophistication for the day
An Impossible Voyage (1904)
Sep 23, 2011Train Journey Into Space
Georges Melies' successor to A Trip to the Moon featuring a journey to the sun by astronauts aboard a combination train-submarine-dirigible. A charming whimsy with remarkably technically accomplished effects for the era
Melies Cinemagician (2011)
Jun 12, 2002Compilation of Georges Melies Shorts
Melies Cinemagician is a special screening of a selection of films from Georges Melies presented by Vancouver’s Vancity Theater to celebrate the 150th anniversary of his birth. The show was a live performance involving a score composed especially for the event, displays of conjuring tricks and a magic lantern show. The same year also saw […]