Georges Méliès Movie Trailers
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How He Missed His Train Trailer (1900)
01 January 1900
A man misses his train due to his clothes turning into other types of clothes.
Dreyfus Court Martial - Arrest Of Dreyfus Trailer (1899)
01 January 1899
Du Paty de Clam requests Captain Dreyfus to write as he dictates for the purpose of ascertaining whether his handwriting conforms to that of the Bordereau.
The Oracle of Delphi Trailer (1903)
08 May 1903
A box of valued jewels is placed inside the tomb of Delphi. A thief breaks into the tomb and steals it, but soon the ghost of Delphi appears and puts a curse on him.
The Ballet Master's Dream Trailer (1903)
10 November 1903
It's late in the evening, and the ballet master's bed has been prepared for him. But he cannot take his mind off of his work, and instead of going to sleep he paces the floor and tries out dance steps.
The Mischances of a Drunkard Trailer (1904)
31 May 1904
A drunkard has taken off his overcoat and wishes to put in on again, but as he is not able to succeed in it.
The Terrible Eruption of Mount Pelee and Destruction of St. Pierre, Martinique Trailer (1902)
30 May 1902
This picture depicts the eruption of the volcano by which over 30,000 souls were hurled into eternity.
The Human Fly Trailer (1902)
09 August 1902
This is a moving picture that moves. Positively the greatest magical picture ever offered. A Hindoo magician appears and dances for the entertainment of six pretty maidens.
Simple Simon's Surprise Party Trailer (1904)
28 August 1904
The Simple Simons have determined to give a dinner to their friends in honor of the birthday of the Madam.
The Witch Trailer (1906)
06 November 1906
A penniless troubadour consults witch Carabosse about his future, but offends her by paying with a bag of sand.
The Bewildering Cabinet Trailer (1907)
21 June 1907
A magic cabinet turns two young girls into hideous beasts.
The Wandering Jew Trailer (1904)
25 November 1904
A Jew who mocked Jesus on the cross is visited by a devil and an angel.
The Prophetess of Thebes Trailer (1908)
11 February 1908
Partially lost film. One of the kings of ancient Thebes enters the abode of an astrologer and demands that he be told his future.
The Witch's Revenge Trailer (1903)
05 May 1903
Two guards bring a sorcerer into the hall of a palace of the time of the Middle Ages. The king who follows them orders the sorcerer to be chained and to be condemned to death for his practice of witchcraft.
Boxing Match Trailer (1897)
01 January 1897
A kickboxing movie. 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 New Lord of the Village Trailer (1908)
22 March 1908
There's a scene in a village, then there's a scene out in the wilderness with what appear to be gods, and a giant crab, and a giant frog.
The Miser Trailer (1908)
02 April 1908
This Georges Melies film is only available in a five-minute fragment. The film starts off with a title card setting up the events.
The Mysterious Portrait Trailer (1899)
01 January 1899
A magician produces a living portrait of himself.
Panorama from Top of a Moving Train Trailer (1898)
01 January 1898
With the cameraman atop a moving train car the viewer is given a one minute glimpse of a French urban area.
Humanity Through the Ages Trailer (1908)
14 January 1908
An episodic narrative displaying examples of humankind's brutality, from the story of Cain and Abel through the Hague Convention of 1907.
Benvenuto Cellini or A Curious Evasion Trailer (1904)
26 February 1904
Benvenuto Cellini, sculptor to the King, is thrust into a dungeon because he has offended His Majesty by not being able for some time past to produce a statue that will please him.
A Lover's Hazing Trailer (1908)
23 February 1908
An Innkeeper introduces his young and pretty daughter to a wealthy old man who is in quest of a wife, but she being already in love spurns his protestations.
A Mesmerian Experiment Trailer (1905)
03 March 1905
A magician creates a troupe of dancers out of thin air.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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 Fortune Favors the Brave Trailer (1908)
19 November 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
The Stick Trailer (1900)
01 January 1900
This 10 second fragment is available in flipbook format, otherwise 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.