Gaston Velle Trailers
Gaston Velle was a French silent film director and pioneer of special effects, who was prominent in early French and Italian cinema during the first two decades of the 20th century.
Most Popular Gaston Velle Trailers
Total trailers found: 55
Le Charme des fleurs Trailer (1910)
01 January 1910
After a quarrel Pedro walks out of the cafe leaving his fiancée (Stacia Napierkowska) alone. Heartbroken, she visits the flower garden and there, flowers metamorphose into women and begin to dance.
Burglary at Night Trailer (1904)
24 December 1904
A man hides his valuables under his mattress before going to sleep, blissfully unaware of the two burglars on his roof.
Drama in the Air Trailer (1904)
05 August 1904
A fairly venturesome piece of filmmaking for the era: Based on the Jules Verne story, the film utilizes a dozen cuts, irised lenses, panning shots and vivid tints to weave an intrepid and exciting story.
The Clock-Maker's Secret Trailer (1907)
27 October 1907
The town-crier summons the inhabitants of the town and they read a manifesto which is posted on a wall announcing the fact that at 4 o'clock on that day the Lord Mayor will receive bids for the building of a town clock.
Les Poupées Trailer (1903)
18 January 1903
A merchant is giving a demonstration of his lifelike automatons to a bedazzled customer. Could these "larger than life" clockwork figures look too good to be true?
A Little Jules Verne Trailer (1907)
25 October 1907
A boy is put to bed by his mother, but when she leaves the room, he pulls out a book. Dropping off to sleep, he begins to dream.
The Invisible Men Trailer (1906)
11 March 1906
A scientist concocts a potion that can turn people invisible for short periods of time. Two crooks steal the potion and go on a crime spree.
Magic Bricks Trailer (1904)
16 March 1904
A charming example of the Pathe stencil system of colour films, also using superimposition.
Metamorphosis of a Butterfly Trailer (1904)
03 May 1904
The stages that a caterpillar goes through, from larvae to chrysalis, to become a butterfly.
Chirurgie mécanique Trailer (1902)
19 December 1902
Inside an operating room, a surgeon performs several procedures of "modern" surgery.
Living Flowers Trailer (1906)
16 March 1906
Gaston Velle's 'Les Fleurs Animées' was screened by the Australian-based Corrick Family Entertainers as part of their variety act.
Dream of the Moon Trailer (1905)
01 May 1905
A drunk staggers into his apartment and falls asleep. He dreams he climbs to the top of a building and flies to the moon, then falls back to earth.
The Hen That Laid the Golden Eggs Trailer (1905)
10 November 1905
This has more of a clear narrative than most of the films in the set although it’s still quite odd and random compared to today’s films.
Japanese Varieties Trailer (1904)
16 March 1904
A Japanese-set magic show. There is a lot of visual trickery on display, ending with an amazing effect using reverse footage and superimposing/projecting images on top of one another.
Cagliostro, aventurier, chimiste et magicien Trailer (1910)
01 April 1910
The first cinematographic adaptation of the infamous Count Cagliostro.
Fantastic Flowers Trailer (2025)
25 May 2025
Fantastic Flowers is a compilation of short silent films produced between 1906 and 1920, displaying amazing colours that were applied to each frame using the Pathécolor process, or other similar stencilling techniques.
Transparent Cards Trailer (1905)
06 February 1905
A young schoolboy sneaks into his father's study while he is out. He discovers a deck of transparent cards and holds some of them up to the lamp, one at a time, and through each one he admires the most suggestive poses of a pretty socialite and witnesses all the charming surprises of a graceful woman's undress.
Bob's Theater Trailer (1906)
04 February 1906
Little Bob stages his mechanical toys in a series of charming performances.
Wonderful Beehive Trailer (1905)
02 January 1905
We see busy bees flying around the hive. Suddenly a dancer appears on the scene, and we enjoy a dance, executed by six dancers.
The Infernal Cave Trailer (1905)
05 August 1905
A devil puts a woman into a boiling cauldron in a fiery cave.
The Wonderful Album Trailer (1905)
12 August 1905
This is in poor condition and the hand colouring is a little rough around the edges compared to the others, but it contains some impressive ‘appearing’ effects as pieces of paper from a giant book turn into people and then back to paper in the punchline.
Voyage autour d’une étoile Trailer (1906)
05 July 1906
An old astronomer has been transfixed by a star for a long time. He had but one thought: to travel to it, to declare his love for it! But how? A simple but ingenious solution-- A giant bubble.
Barnum's Trunk Trailer (1904)
24 February 1904
A magician and some assistants put up a series of posters of music hall acts in a frame. Then the magician brings each poster to life.
Un viaggio in una stella Trailer (1906)
09 July 1906
An old astronomer named Nigadimus has been transfixed by a star for a long time. He had but one thought: to travel to it, to declare his love for it! But how? A simple but ingenious solution-- A giant bubble.
Tit-for-Tat Trailer (1906)
16 January 1906
An entomologist guilty of trying to capture rare insects is condemned to be pinned on a giant cork.
A Tragic Wedding Trailer (1906)
16 June 1906
A young woman becomes pregnant and attempts to provide for her child after the father leaves her.
Le Gendarme et les domestiques Trailer (1902)
30 June 1902
Two housemaids, arguing, start to fight : a houseboy steps in to separate them, and in doing so becomes their target and is literally torn apart.
Tragedy at Sea Trailer (1905)
11 November 1905
A fire on a boat requieres the assistance of some sailors
Arlequin et Méphistophélès Trailer (1902)
25 September 1902
Harlequin is walking in a garden with Columbine. As he moves away to the distance and leaves her on her own, Mephisto appears, from inside a well, and tries to woo her.
Metamorphosis of the King of Spades Trailer (1903)
26 November 1903
A prestidigitator, one of the best, is about to perform a number of illusions and brings to his aid a pack of playing cards.
Different Hair Dresses Trailer (1905)
30 September 1905
This exquisitely coloured film features a series of models rotating slowly in front of the camera, allowing close-up views of their various hairstyles and exotic headdresses.
The Pigeon Fairy Trailer (1906)
30 May 1906
A beautiful seductive fairy makes gentle winged creatures appear.
The Rajah's Casket Trailer (1906)
16 May 1906
An evil magician visits the rajah's palace to perform his magic tricks, but he also steals a valuable casket making his getaway aboard a dragon.
Tentation de Saint-Antoine Trailer (1902)
20 November 1902
Under cover of a disguise, Santa approaches Saint-Anthony's hut and, via various tricks, sets out to try his faith.
Pierrot et la flûte enchantée Trailer (1902)
02 June 1902
Pierrot woos Columbine, who abandons Harlequin. An old witch hands Harlequin a magical flute that will make his wishes come true, whenever it is played.
Le Cambrioleur Trailer (1902)
24 October 1902
A woman, in her bedroom, is putting her jewelry away. Alarmed by strange noises at her door, she hides behind her bed.
Le cauchemar de Pierrot Trailer (1911)
04 August 1911
As soon as his back is turned, Columbine is making out with Harlequin. So when he catches them at it, Gaston Séverin as Pierrot strikes her as Harlequin flees.
The Haunted Castle Trailer (1902)
09 February 1902
A sorcerer conjures an old witch and instructs her to seek a maiden. Said maiden is assigned with the task to lure a young traveler inside the castle.
Le Prestidigitateur au café Trailer (1902)
05 May 1902
A magician enters a café and sets about introducing his act, but a waiter interferes and throws him out the door.
The Devil's Pot Trailer (1902)
09 March 1902
A cook mistakenly throws his kitchen boy into a huge pot while preparing a stew. Distraught, he attempts to make up for his mistake.
Une scène à l'octroi Trailer (1902)
27 August 1902
A woman, who tried to smuggle goods under her clothes, is brought to an excise duty office for further inspection.
Electric Current Trailer (1906)
20 August 1906
A couple steals food from a grocery store. To stop them from repeating their crime, the cunning salesman electrifies his shop.
The Nest Robbers Trailer (1904)
09 June 1904
A group of naughty boys steal a bird's nest and are pursued by game wardens.
Wonderful Beehive Trailer (1905)
02 January 1905
Beautiful girls emerge from a large beehive and perform graceful dances. The queen falls asleep and an enormous spider builds his web over her.
Le Repas fantastique Trailer (1902)
29 July 1902
A gentleman having lunch at a hostelry experiences all kinds of mishaps.
"Kickapoo" Dance Trailer (1904)
26 January 1904
"Danced at the Casino de Paris by the Elks and their Indian troop."
The Fairies and the Faun Trailer (1908)
14 September 1908
This is an incomplete fragment of a longer film, so doesn’t make much sense, but it’s very beautiful and colourful with plenty of fireworks, flames and fountains as well as the customary fairies, magic and dancing.
