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The Infernal Cauldron (1903) | Criteria

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The Infernal Cauldron

Le Chaudron infernal

French • 1903 • 2m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Georges Méliès

Synopsis

A green-skinned demon places a woman and two courtiers into a flaming cauldron.

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July 2023
Position 29
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Georges Méliès: Fairy Tales in Color
Position 6
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March 2021
Position 50
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Saturday Matinee: Georges Méliès: Fairy Tales in Color
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Credits

Crew

DirectorGeorges Méliès

WriterGeorges Méliès

ProducerGeorges Méliès

Cast

Georges Mélièsas Devil