Landmarks of Early Film, Vol. 2: The Magic of Melies

"Georges M?li?s was a French magician who, before the turn of the century, embraced the new medium of motion pictures as a vehicle for visual trickery and fantastic storytelling. The history of science fiction, fantasy, and horror in the cinema begins with M?li?s, who virtually created the notion of ""special effects"" and made dozens of films that still have the power to amaze and enchant today. Fifteen restored M?li?s classics are featured in this DVD collection, including The Black Imp, The Cook in Trouble, The Living Playing Cards, and a hand-colored print of An Impossible Voyage."