The Palace of the Arabian Nights

1905 · Directed by Georges Méliès · 14 min · fantasy film, silent film, adventure film

★ 5.7/10 · 30 ratings on TMDB

A poor but honest man wins great wealth, and the hand of a beautiful princess, after facing a series of exciting trials in the tunnels and catacombs of ancient Araby. Guided by the mysterious Khalafar, the troupe (alongside him go some cowardly scholars) encounter skeletons, fire-breathing lizards, and mirages on their journey through the lower world.