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The X-Ray Fiend
Genres
ComedyHorror
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
1 min
Release Date
1897-10-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
62
Vote Average
5.5
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Laura Bayley
Woman
Tom Green
Professor
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