The Cavalier's Dream
He sits asleep at a bare table; old witch enters, raps three times, then disappears; cavalier sees table spread for a sumptuous repast. Mephistopheles appears; then the old witch, who suddenly changes to a beautiful young girl. The changes and magical appearances are startling and instantaneous.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1898 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Horror, Fantasy |
| Director | Albert E. Smith |
| Runtime | 1 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.4/10 (16 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its brief narrative on the contrast between emptiness and abundance, sleep and magical awakening. It relies on simple yet effective stop-substitution tricks of its era to conjure a sense of wonder.
What lingers after viewing is a whirlwind of phantasmal apparitions, where the line between dream and sorcerous delusion completely dissolves. It's a fascinating glimpse into cinema's earliest attempts to visualize the supernatural. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Albert E. Smith
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Late at night, in dim light, to witness the birth of cinematic horror.
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