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The X-Ray Fiend (1897)

Poster for The X-Ray Fiend

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
George Albert Smith
  • Profile picture of Laura Bayley
    Woman Laura Bayley

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Keywords

  • skeleton
  • silent film
  • x rayed skeleton
  • x-ray
  • trick film