The Pillar of Fire
Originally released in 1899. The Pillar of Fire is a fantasy film. directed by Georges Méliès. At just 1 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jehanne d'Alcy and Georges Méliès
Synopsis
A devil wearing bat-like wings and brandishing a trident dances around a giant pot, conjuring forth flame from his trident to lit a fire beneath the pot. After the devil works the fire with bellows, an angelic woman emerges from the pot. The devil and the pot vanish as the woman performs a dance, waving about her diaphanous sleeves until she conjures forth another fire, then she rises amongst the smoke into the air.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1899
127 years ago
Runtime
0h 1m
1 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (58 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Star Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Pillar of Fire about?
A devil wearing bat-like wings and brandishing a trident dances around a giant pot, conjuring forth flame from his trident to lit a fire beneath the pot. After the devil works the fire with bellows...
Who directed The Pillar of Fire?
The Pillar of Fire was directed by Georges Méliès.
How long is The Pillar of Fire?
The Pillar of Fire has a runtime of 0 hours and 1 minutes (1 minutes total).
When was The Pillar of Fire released?
The Pillar of Fire was released on January 1, 1899 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Pillar of Fire?
The main cast of The Pillar of Fire includes Jehanne d'Alcy, Georges Méliès.