Adventures of William Tell (1898)

Adventures of William Tell (1898) poster

The scene opens in an artist's studio where the unfinished statue of William Tell stands upon a pedestal. A clown appears and sticks a clay arm and clay head on the statue, thus completing it. He places a large brick on top of the head to make it stick. When he turns his back the statue turns into a living representation of William Tell. (Edison Catalog)

Director: Georges Méliès
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Runtime: 1 min
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Screenplay

Production: Star Film
Country: France
Language: No Language
Original Language: fr

Keywords

silent film, trick film, short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Adventures of William Tell about?
The scene opens in an artist's studio where the unfinished statue of William Tell stands upon a pedestal. A clown appears and sticks a clay arm and clay head on the statue, thus completing it. He places a large brick on top of the head to make it stick. When he turns his back the statue turns into a living representation of William Tell. (Edison Catalog)
Who directed Adventures of William Tell?
Adventures of William Tell was directed by Georges Méliès.
How long is Adventures of William Tell?
Adventures of William Tell has a runtime of 1m (1 minutes).
What genre is Adventures of William Tell?
Adventures of William Tell is a Comedy, Fantasy film.
Where was Adventures of William Tell produced?
Adventures of William Tell was produced in France.