The Magic Lantern (1903)

Two impish clowns construct a magic lantern. They prop it up at an angle, and use it to project pictures onto a wall. When the picture show ends, they open up the lantern to reveal a group of dancing girls inside - and this is only the first of the indications that this lantern really is magical.

Released Oct. 30, 1903 5 min None+

Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Short

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