The Cavalier's Dream
Cast
No credited cast is listed for this film.
Credits
Cinematography: Albert E. Smith
Plot
He sits asleep at a bare table; old witch enters, raps three times, then disappears; cavalier sees table spread for a sumptuous repast. Mephistopheles appears; then the old witch, who suddenly changes to a beautiful young girl.
Sinekatalog’s take
A fleeting supernatural trick film where a sleeper conjures a feast and a witch transforms before his eyes. The special effects are simple but charming, a good example of early cinema's love of illusion. A brief historical amusement.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 5.2 / 10 (331 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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