Transformation by Hats
Louis LumièreCast
Plot
Using a wide-brimmed hat, Félicien Trewey caricatures several personalities and different types of characters: Bruant, Edward III of England, the Scotsman, the Chinese man, the sardine fisherman, the concierge, Don Basile, the police cap and the Salvation Army.
Sinekatalog’s take
A pioneering minute of cinema in which a performer conjures a gallery of characters from a single hat. It is simple, charming and historically fascinating. Essential viewing for anyone curious about the earliest days of the medium.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.1 / 10 (1,365 votes)
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