105166
105166

The X-Ray Fiend

1897-10-01
5.5
en 1m
ComedyHorror
A romantic couple are transformed into skeletons via X-Rays. The film combines two very recent innovations: Wilhelm Roentgen's discovery of X-rays in 1895, and Georges Méliès' accidental realisation of the special-effects potential of the jump-cut in 1896.

Producer

George Albert Smith

Director

George Albert Smith

Production Design

George Albert Smith

Writer

George Albert Smith

skeleton silent film x rayed skeleton x-ray trick film

Status

Released

Countries

  • United Kingdom

Companies

  • George Albert Smith Films