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The X-Ray Fiend

The X-Ray Fiend

18975.50h 1m

Overview

A romantic couple are transformed into skeletons via X-Rays. The film combines two very recent innovations: Wilhelm Roentgen's discovery of X-rays in 1895, and Georges Méliès' accidental realisation of the special-effects potential of the jump-cut in 1896.

Directed by George Albert Smith
Written by George Albert Smith
Produced by George Albert Smith
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Top Cast

Laura Bayley

Laura Bayley

Woman

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Tom Green

Professor

Themes & Keywords

skeletonsilent filmx rayed skeletonx-raytrick film

About The X-Ray Fiend

The X-Ray Fiend is a comedy, horror film released in 1897 exploring themes of skeleton, silent film, x rayed skeleton, x-ray, trick film. Directed by George Albert Smith, it stars Laura Bayley, Tom Green. A romantic couple are transformed into skeletons via X-Rays. The film combines two very recent innovations: Wilhelm Roentgen's discovery of X-rays in 1895, and Georges Méliès' accidental realisation of the special-effects potential of the jump-cut in 1896.

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