Le Grand Méliès (1952)
Overview
A biographical film about cinematic illusionist Georges Méliès featuring Méliès’s widow, Jeanne d’Alcy, as herself, and their son André as his own father.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | fr |
| Popularity | 1.518 |
Directed By
Georges Franju
Crew
Georges Franju
Georges Franju
Fred Orain
Georges Van Parys
Jacques Mercanton
Henri Schmitt
Pierre Vuillemin
Igor Keldich
Roland Coste
Roland Coste
Michel Worms
Max Lechevallier
Jean Alexandre
TOP CAST
Jehanne d'Alcy
Self
François Lallement
Commentaire
André Méliès
Georges Méliès
Jehanne d'Alcy
Commentaire
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