Georges Méliès Movie Trailers
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A Crazy Composer Trailer (1905)
25 June 1905
A silly-looking composer attempts to compose. He then falls asleep, and dreams of all manner of bizarre nonsense.
Jack the Chimney Sweep Trailer (1906)
25 February 1906
Jack is taken on a sea-snail to the lair of a fairy, who magically turns him into a prince. He thoroughly enjoys the dancing and fawning of the court.
The Diabolical Church Window Trailer (1911)
01 October 1911
Here we have an old scholar/alchemist brooding over a book, challenged by the devil, and going through the familiar sorcery to create a woman by throwing pieces of clothing against a stain-glass church window, like a jigsaw puzzle (and later in reverse).
Dreyfus Put in Irons Trailer (1899)
01 January 1899
Showing the interior view of the hut in which Dreyfus is confined. The scene takes place at night, showing the moon through the window of the cell.
The Fortune Favors the Brave Trailer (1908)
31 October 1908
A young boy's adventure takes him to the domain of the Genie of the Cathedral Bell, where he finds a fortune to enrich his family.
Chopin's Funeral March Burlesqued Trailer (1907)
06 July 1907
A motley quartet of musicians inflicting the torture of their music on a law abiding citizen.
Landing of Dreyfus at Quiberon Trailer (1899)
01 January 1899
A section of the port Haliquen (Quiberon) Bretagne, at night where Dreyfus was landed by French marines, and officers after his transport from Devil's Island.
Little Red Riding Hood Trailer (1901)
30 March 1901
In a bakery in the French countryside, Father Latourte, his wife, and their staff are busy with customers, pastries, and baked goods of all kinds.
Les infortunes des patineurs Trailer (1908)
05 June 1908
A group of people take roller skating too far.
His First Job Trailer (1908)
19 June 1908
Georges Melies' film has a new guy showing up in a store on his first day and he obviously just doesn't fit in as he makes one mistake after another.
The Dream of an Opium Fiend Trailer (1908)
29 January 1908
The opium fiend is seen in a den, puffing on this terrible narcotic. He then falls fast asleep and dreams that he is at home with his wife.
The Barber of Seville Trailer (1904)
13 August 1904
The comedy generally known as “The Barber of Sevilla” is strongly recommended because it contains nothing offensive nor objectionable, and also that it appeals to everybody in its delightfully amusing humor.
The Astonishing Frame Trailer (1904)
04 September 1904
The Count de Cagliostro, who occupies his spare time in working magic, has invited one of his friends to be present at an exhibition which has for its aim the object of showing how much the sense of sight can be abused and deceived.
Rogues' Tricks Trailer (1907)
15 January 1907
Fun film from French master Georges Melies has a couple burglar's breaking into a man's home and having to hide when that man returns.
The Temple of the Sun Trailer (1901)
18 May 1901
A high nobleman finds himself in the Temple of the Sun, where he meets Mascarille, who proposes himself as a juggler.
The Indian Sorcerer Trailer (1908)
25 June 1908
A sorcerer turns a small egg into a bigger one and keeps repeating this trick until the egg is large enough to do other things including delivering children.
The Spider and the Butterfly Trailer (1909)
27 February 1909
Surviving fragment of a longer film. A magician makes a butterfly woman appear, and a woman in a star.
The Bridegroom's Dilemma Trailer (1898)
01 January 1898
A woman slips into her bed with the help of her servant. While the film is lost, there is a new digie
Old and New Style Conjurers Trailer (1906)
15 March 1906
French silent film by Georges Méliès, considered lost.
The Hallucinations of Baron Munchausen Trailer (1911)
01 November 1911
After an evening of excessive wining and dining Baron Munchausen must be helped to bed by his servants.
Marvelous Suspension Trailer (1902)
23 August 1902
After numerous exhibitions of the black art by the magician, he causes a handsome young woman to appear suspended in the air.
A Seaside Flirtation Trailer (1906)
19 September 1906
French silent film directed by Georges Méliès, considered lost.
Tribulations; or, The Misfortunes of a Cobbler Trailer (1908)
02 July 1908
The Merchant, the Farrier, and the Roman accompany a mysterious woman into a magical cave full of terrors and wonders.
The Treasures of Satan Trailer (1902)
26 July 1902
The setting of this fantastic scene represents the hall of an old chateau in which a miser has locked up seven large bags containing his wealth.
The Devilish Plank Trailer (1904)
13 May 1904
A magic trick is performed with a long plank with two pots built into it, both with holes in the bottom.
The Fugitive Apparitions Trailer (1904)
03 February 1904
A magician makes a woman appear and disappear.
Tit for Tat Trailer (1904)
05 January 1904
Georges Melies the magician. Melies removes his own head, puts it in a glass box on a stool, then grows another one.
The Fight of Reporters Trailer (1899)
01 January 1899
During an interval in the proceedings of the court martial, the journalists enter into an animated discussion, resulting in a dispute between Arthur Meyer of the 'Gaulois', and Mme.
In the Barber Shop Trailer (1908)
16 February 1908
One fine day at a barbershop that has stupid staff and very rude customers.
Justinian's Human Torches Trailer (1908)
17 January 1908
During an orgy, Emperor Justinian orders three people to be torched alive.
The Microscopic Dancer Trailer (1902)
19 April 1902
“This is an absolutely new and extraordinary subject. A juggler takes in succession about a dozen eggs out of his servant's mouth.
The Cook's Revenge Trailer (1900)
01 January 1900
A decapitated cook wreaks havoc on the restaurant proprietor.
A Desperate Crime Trailer (1906)
01 June 1906
A man is murdered and the killer brought to justice by guillotine. This film is partly lost.
A Novice at X-Rays Trailer (1898)
01 January 1898
Inspired by The X-Rays (1987), is currently presumed lost.
A Funny Mahometan Trailer (1897)
01 January 1897
A Funny Mahometan was an 1897 short silent comedy film directed by Georges Méliès. It was released by Méliès's Star Film Company and numbered 94 in its catalogues, where it was advertised as a scène comique.
The Stick Trailer (1900)
01 January 1900
This 10 second fragment is available in flipbook format, otherwise lost.
The Good Shepherdess and the Evil Princess Trailer (1908)
29 November 1908
A good shepherdess is persecuted by an evil, tantrum-throwing princess. A good fairy decides to intervene, and dishes out quite a bit of retribution.
The Magician Trailer (1898)
01 January 1898
In this scene is shown a magician behind an ordinary table, upon which he suddenly and mysteriously causes to appear a large box, into which he leaps.
The Chloroform Fiends Trailer (1905)
29 March 1905
A respectable fellow has quietly taken a seat upon a bench in a park, and worn out from the excessive heat of the day, has fallen asleep.
The Colonel's Shower Bath Trailer (1902)
08 February 1902
A colonel in the military receives an unorthodox shower, an unorthodox shower indeed!
A New Death Penalty Trailer (1907)
07 May 1907
The thief who robbed and killed a shoe dealer is sentenced to death by inhaling the fumes of his own shoes.
Good Glue Sticks Trailer (1907)
20 September 1907
A peddler of "the best glue" sets up his outdoor stall. A crowd gathers for a demonstration. As he gives his pitch, two observant cops decide drive off his customers and close him down, much to his fury.
Long Distance Wireless Photography Trailer (1908)
07 February 1908
Into a photography studio full of large fantastic machines steps an elderly couple. The bearded proprietor explains the equipment and gives them a demonstration: he starts machines whirring, and projects a painting of three women onto a large screen; suddenly the women begin to move.
Soap Bubbles Trailer (1906)
04 July 1906
A magician blows some big bubbles and makes heads of women appear inside them.
Fencing at the Joinville School Trailer (1897)
01 January 1897
A fencing match. While the film is lost, there is a new digital version based on re-creation from a flipbook produced by Léon Beaulieu around the same time.
The Duke's Good Joke Trailer (1908)
24 September 1908
A mischievous duke comes across a drunkard in a town square, and decides to pull a practical joke. He has the drunkard carried to the ducal palace and dressed as a nobleman, where he is made to receive courtiers.
The Fairy Dragonfly Trailer (1908)
08 October 1908
1908 French short silent film by Georges Méliès, which is presumed lost. No English-language release is known for this film,[1] but the translated title The Fairy Dragonfly has been used in film reference.
In the Bogie Man's Cave Trailer (1907)
06 December 1907
The Bogie Man's cave is one of the many triumphs of set design for Georges Méliès. More unusual for the pioneering French director is the grisly turn when the monster chops up his servant for a steaming pot of stew.
Life-Saving Up-to-Date Trailer (1905)
10 December 1905
A dispute takes place between some traveling musicians while they are giving a concert in a courtyard.
The Magician's Cavern Trailer (1901)
13 April 1901
A very enthusiastic magician performs several tricks.
Hypnotist's Revenge Trailer (1908)
07 November 1908
1908 French short silent comedy film by Georges Méliès, which is presumed to be lost. The film was a skit on the popular topic of hypnotism; it featured a magician-hypnotist using his skills to cheat at cards, before being caught at it and pursued in a hectic chase.
The Attempt Against the Life of Maitre Labori Trailer (1899)
01 January 1899
Maître Labori is seen approaching the bridge of Rennes in company with Colonel Picquart and M. Gast, Mayor of Rennes.