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The Magic Lantern

The Magic Lantern

1903•5m•5.9/10
Fantasy

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5.9/10(45)

Two impish clowns construct a magic lantern. They prop it up at an angle, and use it to project pictures onto a wall. When the picture show ends, they open up the lantern to reveal a group of dancing girls inside - and this is only the first of the indications that this lantern really is magical.

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Production

Star Film

Language

FR

Status

Released

Release Date

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Georges Méliès

Georges Méliès

Zizi Papillon

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