Sunday, March 30, 2014
Silent Film Sunday-Georges Melies Cindarella
Today's silent film is the 1899 version of Cinderella directed by Georges Melies. The film highlights Melies superb imagery and early use of special effects. It is one of the first films to use multiple sets and scenes to aid in telling a narrative story. The film was very popular with viewers and was shown at fair ground cinemas and music halls in Europe and America.
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My goodness, this is a wonderfully special clip! To think, it was created when Queen Victoria was still alive. Amazing!!!
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*PS* We were on each other's sites at the same time just now. :) I had a feeling you'd flat out adore that super cute dachshund dress (I do as well).
This is such a cute Cinderella film! I love the scenes where mice are turned into humans. He was such a talented film maker!
ReplyDeleteVisual effects in 1899--WOW!
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Oh, Ice Cream vans play Greensleeves here. So we were lookin' out for him when we heard the music.
Wow, that's rather stunning! I'm fascinated.
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ReplyDeleteThat is amazing when you think how old it is.
ReplyDeleteHave a marvellous Monday.
Best wishes Molly