Ferdinand Zecca's remake of his own film "Plongeur fantastique" (The Fantastic Plunger, 1901) with the same premise, showing a diver with reverse motion editing for a curious effect
Watch the official The Fantastic Diver 1905 trailer in HD below.
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Fantastic Diver Trailer
Spain 24 October 1905
France 11 August 1905
These some of the most viewed trailers for movies released in 1905:
02 November 1905
This scene is a part of the very first film shot produced by the Manaki Brothers. Despina, the Janaki and Milton Manaki's grandmother, was recorded weaving in one high-angle shot.
01 January 1905
Felix Mayol performs a song, in colour.
23 March 1905
This film was photographed in the winter, much of it during an actual snowstorm, and snow can be seen on the ground in all scenes.
01 January 1905
Splendid views of Edwardian Rochdale from the front of a tram after a recent dusting of snow.
01 December 1905
It was the first film version of the Hunchback of Notre Dame.
01 January 1905
Also showing Cortina mountain and general surroundings.
01 January 1905
1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
01 January 1905
A unique view of one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. The film is tinted to portray the falls amid highly picturesque setting in the cold blue light of a Swiss night.
01 January 1905
Showing eight views of the most difficult portions of the railway, including the steepest gradients, practically, hanging on to the sides of the precipitous cliffs and mountain slopes with the peculiar trains ascending and descending over the roadway.
18 December 1905
1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.
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Artwork, screen shots, trailers and other imagery is © 1905 Pathé Frères.
