The Drawing Lesson; or, The Living Statue


1903

Cast & Crew

Georges Méliès

Director

Film Details

Release Date
Jul 25, 1903
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Georges Méliès
Distribution Company
Georges Méliès; S. Lubin
Country
France

Synopsis

Lubin summary: In a corner of the garden we see an ornamental fountain. An old professor comes along, looking for a nice spot where he can teach his pupils. Finding the fountain to his liking he goes after his scholars. A mysterious person who has noticed the old man, by means of a balloon, a handkerchief and a coat, constructs a peculiar figure, doing a lot of tricks at the same time. The professor returns with his class and all prepare for work, when, at the sign of the juggler, the statue comes to life, makes fun of the professor and finally is transformed into a fountain surmounted by a dolphin, throwing up streams of water. The unlucky professor loses his balance, tumbles into the water and gets a shower bath while the pupils sketch the scene. A most laughable subject.

Film Details

Release Date
Jul 25, 1903
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Georges Méliès
Distribution Company
Georges Méliès; S. Lubin
Country
France

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