The Magic Lantern (1903)

The Magic Lantern (1903)

Release Date: 1903, October 30
Directors: Georges Méliès
Countries: France
Production: Star Film

Overview:

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.