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Still from Rip's Dream — Rip's Dream (1905) — Georges Méliès

Poster for Rip's Dream

Georges Méliès

Rip's Dream

La Légende de Rip Van Winckle

French / 1905 / 15m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

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Synopsis

The Melies version of the old Rip Van Winkle tale.

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Credits

Crew

Director

Georges Méliès

WriterGeorges Méliès

ProducerGeorges Méliès

Cast

Georges Mélièsas Rip Van Winkle

André Mélièsas Child Carrying Lantern

Rip's Dream (1905) | Criteria