Adventures of William Tell (1898)
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
Release Date: January 1, 1898
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.