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Georges Melies: First Wizard Of Cinema (1896-1913) [DVD]
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Georges Melies: First Wizard Of Cinema (1896-1913)

  
Format:  Georges Melies: First Wizard Of Cinema (1896-1913) DVD 
 
 
The most dazzling, innovative films of French "cinemagician" Georges Melies are featured in this collection. Beginning with his very first work, "Playing Cards" (1896), the set includes such astonishing, effects-filled shorts as the famous "A Trip To The Moon" (1902), "The Merry Frolics of Satan" (1906), "The Conquest Of The Pole" (1912), and 169 others. The five-disc set also includes the tribute biodrama "Le Grand Melies" (1952), starring Andre Melies as his famous father. 13 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: music score. Silent with music score.
 
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Category:
Silents
Director:
Georges Melies
Rated:
NR
Color:
Black & White / Color
Format: 
Fullscreen
Closed Captioned:
 No
Cast:  Georges Méliès, Bleuette Bernon, Victor André, Henri Delannoy
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