Georges Méliès Movies

  • 1906
    A Desperate Crime

    A Desperate Crime

    A Desperate Crime

    6.51906HD

    A man is murdered and the killer brought to justice by guillotine. This film is partly lost.

    A Desperate Crime
  • 1903
    The Drawing Lesson

    The Drawing Lesson

    The Drawing Lesson

    4.51903HD

    In a corner of the garden we see an ornamental fountain. An old professor comes along, looking for a nice spot where he can teach his pupils. Finding...

    The Drawing Lesson
  • 1905
    A Crazy Composer

    A Crazy Composer

    A Crazy Composer

    5.31905HD

    A silly-looking composer attempts to compose. He then falls asleep, and dreams of all manner of bizarre nonsense.

    A Crazy Composer
  • 1908
    The Broken Violin

    The Broken Violin

    The Broken Violin

    4.41908HD

    If a violin was actually broken here we don't get to see it. Sadly this is one of many Georges Melies films that are only available in a fragment....

    The Broken Violin
  • 1906
    Jack the Chimney Sweep

    Jack the Chimney Sweep

    Jack the Chimney Sweep

    4.81906HD

    Jack is taken on a sea-snail to the lair of a fairy, who magically turns him into a prince. He thoroughly enjoys the dancing and fawning of the...

    Jack the Chimney Sweep
  • 1908
    The Good Luck of a 'Souse'

    The Good Luck of a 'Souse'

    The Good Luck of a 'Souse'

    4.31908HD

    This film from George Melies is sadly one that's only available in fragments. The film starts off with a title card stating that a drunk man has just...

    The Good Luck of a 'Souse'
  • 1903
    Comical Conjuring

    Comical Conjuring

    Comical Conjuring

    4.81903HD

    In a room filled with jugglers' properties of enormous size a prestidigitateur dressed in eccentric costume enters with his assistant. The servant,...

    Comical Conjuring
  • 1903
    Misfortune Never Comes Alone

    Misfortune Never Comes Alone

    Misfortune Never Comes Alone

    5.51903HD

    The scene takes place in front of a barrack, where a young soldier is on duty --most laughable and comical

    Misfortune Never Comes Alone
  • 1908
    The Genii of Fire

    The Genii of Fire

    The Genii of Fire

    4.91908HD

    Not much of a plot. A couple is menaced by some sort of bizarre religious cult. Then they're saved.

    The Genii of Fire
  • 1905
    A Mesmerian Experiment

    A Mesmerian Experiment

    A Mesmerian Experiment

    5.11905HD

    A magician creates a troupe of dancers out of thin air.

    A Mesmerian Experiment
  • 1904
    Faust and Marguerite

    Faust and Marguerite

    Faust and Marguerite

    4.91904HD

    Melies second attempt at telling the story of Faust. This time out Faust and his love Marguerite are sentenced to Hell where they are showed the...

    Faust and Marguerite
  • 1908
    Why That Actor Was Late

    Why That Actor Was Late

    Why That Actor Was Late

    4.21908HD

    An actor tries to get to a show on time. Many mishaps along the way.

    Why That Actor Was Late
  • 1898
    The Bridegroom's Dilemma

    The Bridegroom's Dilemma

    The Bridegroom's Dilemma

    41898HD

    A woman slips into her bed with the help of her servant. While the film is lost, there is a new digital version based on re-creation from a flipbook...

    The Bridegroom's Dilemma
  • 1904
    The Mischances of a Drunkard

    The Mischances of a Drunkard

    The Mischances of a Drunkard

    01904HD

    A drunkard has taken off his overcoat and wishes to put in on again, but as he is not able to succeed in it. He asks aid of two bystanders, who hold...

    The Mischances of a Drunkard
  • 1904
    The Imperceptible Transmutations

    The Imperceptible Transmutations

    The Imperceptible Transmutations

    4.91904HD

    This shows a prince entering upon the stage of the King's private theatre. He is about to do a few mystifying tricks for the amusement of the court.

    The Imperceptible Transmutations
  • 1913
    The Voyage of M. Bourrichon

    The Voyage of M. Bourrichon

    The Voyage of M. Bourrichon

    4.21913HD

    An indebted French family flees its creditors in this comic picaresque, one of pioneering French director George Méliès last films.

    The Voyage of M. Bourrichon
  • 1896
    Arrival of a Train (Joinville Station)

    Arrival of a Train (Joinville Station)

    Arrival of a Train (Joinville Station)

    5.751896HD

    One of a few versions of the "arrival of the train" narrative. While the film is lost, there is a new digital version based on re-creation from a...

    Arrival of a Train (Joinville Station)
  • 1904
    Benvenuto Cellini or A Curious Evasion

    Benvenuto Cellini or A Curious Evasion

    Benvenuto Cellini or A Curious Evasion

    01904HD

    Benvenuto Cellini, sculptor to the King, is thrust into a dungeon because he has offended His Majesty by not being able for some time past to produce...

    Benvenuto Cellini or A Curious Evasion
  • 1901
    Fun in Court

    Fun in Court

    Fun in Court

    01901HD

    Lost short comedy film by Georges Méliès

    Fun in Court
  • 1908
    The Indian Sorcerer

    The Indian Sorcerer

    The Indian Sorcerer

    5.351908HD

    A sorcerer turns a small egg into a bigger one and keeps repeating this trick until the egg is large enough to do other things including delivering...

    The Indian Sorcerer