• Director(s):

    MELIES (Georges)

  • Producer(s):

    LOBSTER FILMS

  • Territories:

    Worldwide.

  • Production year:

    1960

  • Language(s):

    English, French

  • Rights:

    TV, DVD, NON-THEATRICAL, INTERNET, VOD

THE ECLIPSE, OR THE COURTSHIP OF THE SUN AND MOON - THE HUMAN FLY - GOOD GLUE STICKS - THE GENII OF FIRE - IN THE BOGIE MAN'S CAVE

THE ECLIPSE, OR THE COURTSHIP OF THE SUN AND MOON
France 1907
Among a class of unruly students, an astronomy professor explains that the solar eclipse
is supposed to take place in a little while. He then goes to his observatory to witness the
event. Indeed, he sees the moon pass in front of the sun, in a comical love scene. The
stars and planets march in space, then a shower of shooting stars fills the professor with
wonder as he moves forward, wishing to see them more closely... but then falls into a tub
of water.

THE HUMAN FLY
France 1902
Six graceful Russian dancers surround a muzhik who performs a lively dance. He climbs
along the side of a wall, continuing to dance and pirouette as if he were suspended in air.

GOOD GLUE STICKS
France 1907
A street peddler gets his revenge against some police officers who prevented him from
selling his merchandise. However, the police enforcement, assisted by bystanders, has
the last word in the end.

THE GENII OF FIRE
France 1908
An overly-curious young girl leads her fiancé into a mysterious cave despite the warnings
of a priest. While attempting to break into the entrance of the Fire Genie's palace, the
couple is blinded by the flames. However, when they exit the cave, the priest gives them
back their sight.

IN THE BOGIE MAN'S CAVE
France 1908