The Pillar of Fire (1899)
A devil wearing bat-like wings and brandishing a trident dances around a giant pot, conjuring forth flame from his trident to lit a fire beneath the pot. After the devil works the fire with bellows, an angelic woman emerges from the pot. The devil and the pot vanish as the woman performs a dance, waving about her diaphanous sleeves until she conjures forth another fire, then she rises amongst the smoke into the air.
Director: Georges Méliès
Genre: Fantasy
Runtime: 1 min
Release Date: January 1, 1899
Cast
- Jehanne d'Alcy - Ayesha
- Georges Méliès
Screenplay
- Georges Méliès (Screenplay)
- H. Rider Haggard (Novel)
Production: Star Film
Country: France
Language: No Language
Original Language: fr
Keywords
devil, silent film
More Films by Director: Georges Méliès
More Films in Genre: Fantasy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Pillar of Fire about?
- A devil wearing bat-like wings and brandishing a trident dances around a giant pot, conjuring forth flame from his trident to lit a fire beneath the pot. After the devil works the fire with bellows, an angelic woman emerges from the pot. The devil and the pot vanish as the woman performs a dance, waving about her diaphanous sleeves until she conjures forth another fire, then she rises amongst the smoke into the air.
- Who directed The Pillar of Fire?
- The Pillar of Fire was directed by Georges Méliès.
- Who stars in The Pillar of Fire?
- The Pillar of Fire stars Jehanne d'Alcy, Georges Méliès.
- How long is The Pillar of Fire?
- The Pillar of Fire has a runtime of 1m (1 minutes).
- What genre is The Pillar of Fire?
- The Pillar of Fire is a Fantasy film.
- Where was The Pillar of Fire produced?
- The Pillar of Fire was produced in France.