Tag Archives: Georges Melies

Silents Are Golden: Georges Méliès Amongst The Stars

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Lea Stans

Georges Méliès Amongst The Stars Mankind dreamed of going to the moon and flying through the stars long before the actual rocket ships were invented. And at the turn of the 20th century, these dreams had a distinct tinge of … Continue reading →

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Silents are Golden: A History of the Iconic Vitagraph Studios

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Lea Stans

Silents are Golden: A History of the Iconic Vitagraph Studios If you have even a passing interest in silent film, you’re no doubt familiar with the Keystone Film Company and Biograph–to say nothing of the Georges Méliès and Edison studios. … Continue reading →

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Monster and Matinees: Georges Méliès and the Creation of the First Horror Film

Posted on July 10, 2021 by Toni Ruberto

Georges Méliès and the Creation of the First Horror Film It started with a bat. And what a perfect opening image it was for the world’s first horror film. After all, the bat has been one of the most iconic … Continue reading →

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Silents are Golden: World War I – The Gamechanger of Film History

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Lea Stans

Silents are Golden: World War I – The Gamechanger of Film History To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the final year of World War I, I decided to write a piece concentrating on the war’s impact on cinema. I hope … Continue reading →

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Silents Are Golden: A Look At Six (Very) Early Film Directors

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Lea Stans

A Look At Six (Very) Early Film Directors You’ve likely all heard about Thomas Edison’s irreplaceable contributions to the development of cinema — particularly as a business — and are probably familiar with the iconic work of Georges “A Trip … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Georges Melies

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

Born December 8, 1861 Cinemagician, Georges Melies! Magician turned Film-Maker, Georges Méliès was a  was a prolific special effects innovator. He created a mind-boggling 550+ films — most famously A Trip to the Moon in 1902, which was AMAZING for … Continue reading →

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