The Magic Book
Original title: Le Livre magique
1900 · 3 min
Georges MélièsCast
Plot
Characters from a large magic book come to life.
Sinekatalog’s take
Characters step out of a giant magic book and come to life in a compact fantasy trick film. Méliès uses theatrical sets and stop-motion substitutions to produce quick surprises. Playful and quaint, best enjoyed as a historical curiosity of early cinema's imagination.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.1 / 10 (610 votes)
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