The Charles Pathé-Babies
Originally released in 1986. The Charles Pathé-Babies is a documentary film. directed by Pierre Levie. At just 12 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The 13th short film as part of the Magica series dealing with pre-cinema. The Pathé-Baby, or ‘cinema at home’, the precursor to home cinema, was launched in 1922 and made it possible to watch comedy stars such as Max Linder, Laurel and Hardy, and Felix the Cat, as well as ‘big films’ such as Fritz Lang's Metropolis and Abel Gance's Napoléon, at home.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1986
40 years ago
Runtime
0h 12m
12 minutes total
Language
French
Original language
Country
Belgium
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- SODEP
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Charles Pathé-Babies about?
The 13th short film as part of the Magica series dealing with pre-cinema. The Pathé-Baby, or ‘cinema at home’, the precursor to home cinema, was launched in 1922 and made it possible to watch ...
Who directed The Charles Pathé-Babies?
The Charles Pathé-Babies was directed by Pierre Levie.
How long is The Charles Pathé-Babies?
The Charles Pathé-Babies has a runtime of 0 hours and 12 minutes (12 minutes total).
When was The Charles Pathé-Babies released?
The Charles Pathé-Babies was released on January 1, 1986 in theaters.