The Magic Lantern

1903 · Directed by Georges Méliès · 5 min · fantasy film, comedy film, silent film

★ 6.0/10 · 46 ratings on TMDB

Two impish clowns construct a magic lantern. They prop it up at an angle, and use it to project pictures onto a wall. When the picture show ends, they open up the lantern to reveal a group of dancing girls inside - and this is only the first of the indications that this lantern really is magical.