Georges Melies - December 8, 1861
Sci-Fi 5
English - December 08, 2021 08:00 - 5 minutes - 5.43 MB - ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsTV & Film Society & Culture literature entertainment film history sciencefiction Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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He was a magician and theatrical illusionist who embraced the new technology of film and, in doing so, revolutionized an industry and paved the way for every science-fiction film made since. Hear the story of George Melies who was born on this day in 1861.
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Written by John Champion
Hosted by Ryan Myers
Music by Devin Curry