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Whimsical Illusions
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Title: Whimsical Illusions

Release Date: 1 Dec 1909

Runtime: 5m

Genre: Comedy, Fantasy

Director: Star Film

Production Companies: Star Film

Overview: In this hand-colored short, a magician and his assistant do a series of magic tricks, including making potted plants appear, among others. Melies played the magician, and the actor Manuel played his assistant.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.103 (29 votes)

Cast

  • The Magician: Georges Méliès
  • The Assistant: Manuel
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