Méliès Fairy Tales in Color

Curated for their hand-coloring and demonstration of his groundbreaking storytelling and effects magic, these remarkable silent fantasy shorts from Georges Méliès have been laboriously restored from the best available sources. Thirteen unique entries--including "Joan of Arc" (1900), "Robinson Crusoe" (1902), "The Kingdom of Fairies" (1903), "The Impossible Voyage" (1904), "Rip’s Dream" (1905), "The Merry Frolics of Satan" (1906), and "The Witch" (1906)--are showcased. 145 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: music score; narration tracks. Silent with music score.