Magic Lantern Movie
9m
Overview
A short documentary tracing the development of magic lanterns. The collection of Nat Myers, Jr. is shown and demonstrations are made of early colorful images and movement patterns. Early toy movie projector are also seen. Narrated, with a music box soundtrack. Includes an excerpt from the Georges Méliès film, The Magic Lantern (1903).
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