The Magic Lantern

1903 • 0h 5m • Fantasy

6.0(47 votes)

Two impish clowns construct a magic lantern. They prop it up at an angle, and use it to project pictures onto a wall. When the picture show ends, they open up the lantern to reveal a group of dancing girls inside - and this is only the first of the indications that this lantern really is magical.

Director

Georges Méliès

Status

Released