Playing Cards
"Early Méliès short made up of footage of he and some friends playing cards."
Originally released in 1896. Playing Cards is a documentary/comedy film. directed by Georges Méliès. At just 1 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gaston Méliès, Georges Méliès, and Georgette Méliès
Synopsis
Three friends are playing cards in a beer garden. One of them orders drinks. The waitress comes back with a bottle of wine and three glasses on a tray. The man serves his friends. They clink glasses and drink. Then the man asks for a newspaper. He reads a funny story in it and the three friends burst out laughing while the waitress merely smiles.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1896
130 years ago
Runtime
0h 1m
1 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (64 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Georges Méliès
- Star Film Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Playing Cards about?
Three friends are playing cards in a beer garden. One of them orders drinks. The waitress comes back with a bottle of wine and three glasses on a tray. The man serves his friends. They clink glasse...
Who directed Playing Cards?
Playing Cards was directed by Georges Méliès.
How long is Playing Cards?
Playing Cards has a runtime of 0 hours and 1 minutes (1 minutes total).
When was Playing Cards released?
Playing Cards was released on January 1, 1896 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Playing Cards?
The main cast of Playing Cards includes Gaston Méliès, Georges Méliès, Georgette Méliès, Octavie Huvier.