What is Seen Through a
Key Hole (1901)
Directed by Ferdinand
Zecca this is an early short film. A worker at a hotel decides to spy
on guests by peeping through the key hole.
As you would expect
this is a pretty simple short without much plot to it but the
protagonist does end up getting the thrashing he deserves. The film
is build around an interesting little idea but there is not a huge
amount to it. This is fairly standard for an early film.
3/5
The Infernal Cauldron
(1903)
Directed by star
Georges Melies this is an early short film. A demon runs about and
burns three people in his magic cauldron.
As with any Melies
film this is a special effects feast and the hand tinted film adds to
the charm. The plot is simplistic but the action keeps you
entertained. Using a variety of camera tricks there is just enough to
fill out the film even if the story lacks a solid conclusion.
4/5
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