Another lovely series of magic tricks for Melies, as a sneak thief tries to steal some moneybags from old Nick -- and all Pandemonium breaks loose! Even by Melies' standards, there is some excellent stage magic, as imp after imp -- and impishly cute girls they are too -- emerge from the box, step to the floor and walk around, while others come out -- feet in sight all the time! As always, done in Melies' typical blend of showmanship and good humor.
This is one of the many previously lost or infrequently seen Melies pictures that have been made available by Serge Bromberg, David Shepherd and a myriad of other hands in the newly issued DVD set GEORGES MELIES: FIRST WIZARD OF CINEMA. Required viewing for anyone interested in the history of movies ..... and a lot of fun.
This is one of the many previously lost or infrequently seen Melies pictures that have been made available by Serge Bromberg, David Shepherd and a myriad of other hands in the newly issued DVD set GEORGES MELIES: FIRST WIZARD OF CINEMA. Required viewing for anyone interested in the history of movies ..... and a lot of fun.