The Microscopic Dancer
Original title: La danseuse microscopique
1902 · 2 min
Georges MélièsCast
Plot
“This is an absolutely new and extraordinary subject. A juggler takes in succession about a dozen eggs out of his servant's mouth.
Sinekatalog’s take
A juggler pulls eggs from his servant's mouth, and a tiny dancer appears in a trick-film of pure illusion. It is playful and delightfully absurd. A good snapshot of early magic-on-film inventiveness.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 5.5 / 10 (364 votes)
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