The X-Ray Fiend

The X-Ray Fiend

1897•1m•5.5/10

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5.5/10(62)

A romantic couple are transformed into skeletons via X-Rays. The film combines two very recent innovations: Wilhelm Roentgen's discovery of X-rays in 1895, and Georges Méliès' accidental realisation of the special-effects potential of the jump-cut in 1896.

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Production

George Albert Smith Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Laura Bayley

Laura Bayley

Woman

Tom Green

Professor

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