The Magic Sword
On the roof of an ancient palace appear a young Knight and his lady. While they are making love an ugly old witch appears and is rather troublesome. The Knight commands her to leave, and when he is about to force her away she sits on her broom and rises to the moon. After disappearing she causes various hob-goblins to haunt the pair, the last of them stealing away the lady while the Knight's back is turned. The Knight, frantic with grief, is suddenly confronted by a Fairy, who presents him with a magical sword, and tells him that he can use it to regain the young woman.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1901 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Fantasy, Romance |
| Director | Walter R. Booth |
| Runtime | 3 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.4/10 (7 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Georges Méliès constructs a brief fantasy, relying on theatrical staging and hand-coloured frames to create a sense of live magic. He explores the contrast between beauty and ugliness, using trick editing for instant transformations and flights.
What lingers after viewing is a journey to the very dawn of cinematic fairy tales, where wonders were born in-camera. The experience leaves a sense of pure, naive delight in the moving image. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Walter R. Booth
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Watch in the evening as a bedtime fairy tale, immersing yourself in the dawn of cinema.
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