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Born December 8, 1861 • Paris • France
Died January 21, 1938 (aged 76) • Paris • France
Notable Works “Cleopatra’s Tomb”

Did You Know?

  • In New Jersey, Melies' brother Gaston produced several early Western films.
  • His films ranged from two minutes to about half an hour long.
  • Magic lantern shows influenced Melies' film and magic work.

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