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Still from The Infernal Cauldron — The Infernal Cauldron (1903) — Georges Méliès

Poster for The Infernal Cauldron

Georges Méliès

The Infernal Cauldron

Le Chaudron infernal

French / 1903 / 2m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.44/5·19.2K ratings·8.4K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

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

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Credits

Crew

Director

Georges Méliès

WriterGeorges Méliès

ProducerGeorges Méliès

Cast

Georges Mélièsas Devil

The Infernal Cauldron (1903) | Criteria