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Adventures of William Tell (1898)

Adventures of William Tell (1898)

Comedy Fantasy
Release Date: 1898, January 1
Directors: Georges Méliès
Countries: France
Production: Star Film

Overview:

The scene opens in an artist's studio where the unfinished statue of William Tell stands upon a pedestal. A clown appears and sticks a clay arm and clay head on the statue, thus completing it. He places a large brick on top of the head to make it stick. When he turns his back the statue turns into a living representation of William Tell. (Edison Catalog)

Keywords:

short film silent film trick film