01 October 1897 Horror, Comedy 1 mins
A romantic couple are transformed into skeletons via X-Rays. The film combines two very recent innovations: Wilhelm Roentgen's discovery of X-rays in 1895, and Georges Méliès' accidental realisation of the special-effects potential of the jump-cut in 1896.
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The X-Rays Trailer
Рентгеновский бес Trailer
X-Rays Trailer
United Kingdom 01 October 1897
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