Title: The cinema magic of George Melies
Description: The genesis of the motion picture medium is recreated in this 5-part collection of the cinema's formative works which reveal the foundation from which the styles and plots of contemporary cinema would later evolve. This fourth program highlights fifteen fantastic works by the cinema's first special effects wizard, Georges Melies.
Subjects: Silent films, History, Motion pictures, Motion picture industry, Cinematographers, Cinematography, Special effects, Motion picture producers and directors
People: Georges Melies (1861-1938)