Playing Cards (1896)
Early Méliès short made up of footage of he and some friends playing cards.
Three friends are playing cards in a beer garden. One of them orders drinks. The waitress comes back with a bottle of wine and three glasses on a tray. The man serves his friends. They clink glasses and drink. Then the man asks for a newspaper. He reads a funny story in it and the three friends burst out laughing while the waitress merely smiles.
Director: Georges Méliès
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Runtime: 1 min
Release Date: March 1, 1896
Cast
- Gaston Méliès - Un joueur de cartes
- Georges Méliès - Un joueur de cartes
- Georgette Méliès - La petite fille
- Octavie Huvier - La serveuse.
Screenplay
Production: Georges Méliès, Star Film Company
Country: France
Language: No Language
Original Language: fr
Themes
Botanical Wonders and the Plant World
Keywords
poker, camping, cigarette, garden, remake, drink, silent film, card playing, 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Playing Cards about?
- Three friends are playing cards in a beer garden. One of them orders drinks. The waitress comes back with a bottle of wine and three glasses on a tray. The man serves his friends. They clink glasses and drink. Then the man asks for a newspaper. He reads a funny story in it and the three friends burst out laughing while the waitress merely smiles.
- Who directed Playing Cards?
- Playing Cards was directed by Georges Méliès.
- Who stars in Playing Cards?
- Playing Cards stars Gaston Méliès, Georges Méliès, Georgette Méliès, Octavie Huvier.
- How long is Playing Cards?
- Playing Cards has a runtime of 1m (1 minutes).
- What genre is Playing Cards?
- Playing Cards is a Documentary, Comedy film.
- Where was Playing Cards produced?
- Playing Cards was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Playing Cards?
- The themes of Playing Cards include: Botanical Wonders and the Plant World.