Beginning of the Serpentine Dance (1908)

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In a living room, four contemporary couples from the time the film was shot dance a waltz under the direction of a violinist (Linder). They begin a minuet and their costumes change in a sudden. A man enters and seems interested in what he sees, casts a spell and everything disappears. Transforming himself into the devil, the visitor takes the violinist with him to hell, where he creates a large piece of silk out of a cauldron. The fabric unrolls, revealing a young woman in a silk dress that starts dancing the serpentine. While she dances, other women join in a synchronized ballet, before all of them vanish into bursts of flames.

Director: Segundo de Chomón
Genre: Fantasy
Runtime: 4 min
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Cast

Production: Pathé Frères
Country: France
Language: No Language
Original Language: fr

Keywords

dance, silent film

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More Films by Director: Segundo de Chomón
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beginning of the Serpentine Dance about?
In a living room, four contemporary couples from the time the film was shot dance a waltz under the direction of a violinist (Linder). They begin a minuet and their costumes change in a sudden. A man enters and seems interested in what he sees, casts a spell and everything disappears. Transforming himself into the devil, the visitor takes the violinist with him to hell, where he creates a large piece of silk out of a cauldron. The fabric unrolls, revealing a young woman in a silk dress that starts dancing the serpentine. While she dances, other women join in a synchronized ballet, before all of them vanish into bursts of flames.
Who directed Beginning of the Serpentine Dance?
Beginning of the Serpentine Dance was directed by Segundo de Chomón.
Who stars in Beginning of the Serpentine Dance?
Beginning of the Serpentine Dance stars Max Linder.
How long is Beginning of the Serpentine Dance?
Beginning of the Serpentine Dance has a runtime of 4m (4 minutes).
What genre is Beginning of the Serpentine Dance?
Beginning of the Serpentine Dance is a Fantasy film.
Where was Beginning of the Serpentine Dance produced?
Beginning of the Serpentine Dance was produced in France.