Topic: Fairy Tales

Direction Georges Méliès

Cast Jeanne d'Alcy · Barral · Bleuette Bernon · Carmely

Direction Georges Méliès

Cast Georges Méliès · Jeanne d'Alcy · Bleuette Bernon

Synopsis Bluebeard (S) (1901) follows the tale of a young lady who marries the affluent Bluebeard, a man shrouded in mystery due to the unexplained deaths of his previous seven wives. The narrative unfolds as she becomes his eighth wife, setting...

Direction Segundo de Chomón · Ferdinand Zecca

Synopsis The Spring Fairy (S) (1902) begins in the midst of a cold winter, where a kind couple invites an elderly woman into their home for a warm meal. As the evening unfolds, the old lady transforms into a magical fairy,...

Direction George S. Fleming · Edwin S. Porter

Cast Thomas White

Synopsis Jack and the Beanstalk (S) (1902) is a pioneering film that brings to life one of the most beloved tales in folklore. This silent short film is notable for being one of the first cinematic interpretations of the timeless story....

Direction Cecil M. Hepworth · Percy Stow

Cast May Clark · Cecil M. Hepworth · Blair

Synopsis Alice in Wonderland (S) (1903) begins with Alice napping in a garden, only to be stirred by a flustered white rabbit sporting a waistcoat and a pocket watch. Intrigued, she pursues him into a burrow, leading her to a corridor...

Direction Viggo Larsen · Gustav Lund

Cast Gerda Jensen · Viggo Larsen · Gustav Lund · Clara Nebelong

Direction Edwin S. Porter · Wallace McCutcheon

Direction Albert Capellani

Cast Louise Lagrange

Synopsis Cinderella (S) (1907) presents a magical blend of theatrical and cinematic elements in this 1907 Capellani féerie. The narrative incorporates classic stage components, including dance sequences, while also showcasing the innovative tricks of early filmmaking. In a notable scene, a...

Direction Segundo de Chomón

Synopsis Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (S) (1907) is a silent film adaptation of the classic tale, where the protagonist Ali Baba stumbles upon a concealed cavern filled with the vast riches of a gang of forty thieves. His brother,...

Direction Albert Capellani · Lucien Nonguet

Cast Julienne Mathieu

Synopsis Sleeping Beauty (S) (1908) begins with the joyous birth of a beautiful princess to a king and queen. Nine prominent fairies are summoned to bestow blessings upon the infant, each granting her unique virtues and talents. However, an elderly, unsightly...

Direction Albert Capellani

Cast Julienne Mathieu

Synopsis Beauty and the Beast (S) (1908) follows the tale of an elderly merchant who says goodbye to his beautiful daughters and embarks on a business journey with an assistant. After venturing deep into the forest, they find themselves lost. They...

Direction Oskar Messter

Direction Albert Capellani

Synopsis Donkey Skin (S) (1908) tells the tale of a prosperous individual who, driven by an unusual obsession, seeks to wed his own daughter. In a desperate bid to avoid this fate, the daughter requests that her father slay the magical...

Direction Segundo de Chomón

Synopsis Le petit poucet (S) (1909) is a cinematic interpretation of Charles Perrault's beloved tale, focusing on a destitute family struggling to maintain their home and ultimately facing eviction. The narrative centers around the youngest of seven siblings, who, upon eavesdropping...

Direction J. Searle Dawley · Charles Kent · Ashley Miller

Cast William Bechtel · Viola Dana · Carey Lee · Shirley Mason

Synopsis A Christmas Carol (S) (1910) presents a tale inspired by Charles Dickens' classic narrative. The film centers around Ebenezer Scrooge, a man notorious for his stern and stingy demeanor. His life takes a dramatic turn when he encounters the ghost...

Direction Otis Turner

Cast Bebe Daniels · Hobart Bosworth · Eugenie Besserer · Robert Z. Leonard

Synopsis The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (S) (1910) follows Dorothy as she is chased by Hank the Mule and finds herself in her cornfield, where she discovers her family's Scarecrow has come to life. After helping him down and witnessing a...

Direction George Nichols

Cast Florence La Badie · Harry Benham · Anna Rosemond · Frank Hall Crane

Synopsis Cinderella (S) (1911) tells the tale of a young lady who is compelled to serve her family, only to find unexpected magic when a fairy godmother intervenes, granting her the chance to attend a grand royal ball.

Direction James Kirkwood · George Loane Tucker

Cast Mary Pickford · Owen Moore · Lottie Pickford · James Kirkwood

Direction H.C. Matthews

Cast Elsie Albert · Douglas Gerrard · Joseph A. Burke

Synopsis Beauty and the Beast (1913) tells the tale of a prince who, due to a magical enchantment, is transformed into a monstrous and hideous creature. The only way to break this curse is through the genuine affection of a lovely...

Cast Thomas Jefferson · Clarette Clare · Harry Blakemore · Daisy Jefferson

Synopsis Rip Van Winkle (1914) is a cinematic interpretation of the classic tale by Washington Irving. The film follows the journey of Rip Van Winkle, a man who, after a mysterious encounter in the Catskill Mountains, falls into a deep sleep...