Adventures of William Tell
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)
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Guillaume Tell et le Clown |
| Year | 1898 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Comedy, Fantasy |
| Director | Georges Méliès |
| Runtime | 1 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.5/10 (42 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its comic premise from the simplest elements: an unfinished statue, a meddling clown, and a touch of transformative magic. It relies on visual gags and playful materiality, where clay and brick become instruments of humor.
What lingers after viewing is the charm of a miniature fable about how absurd tinkering can awaken a legend. It's a brief, cheerful spark of early cinematic invention. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Georges Méliès
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