Gaston Velle Movies

This has more of a clear narrative than most of the films in the set although it’s still quite odd and random compared to today’s films....

A gentleman returns to his home office to find that the porter is smoking his cigars and has the housemaid on his knee.

An evil magician visits the rajah's palace to perform his magic tricks, but he also steals a valuable casket making his getaway aboard a dragon. The...

This is in poor condition and the hand colouring is a little rough around the edges compared to the others, but it contains some impressive...

Inside an operating room, a surgeon performs several procedures of "modern" surgery.

Gaston Velle's 'Les Fleurs Animées' was screened by the Australian-based Corrick Family Entertainers as part of their variety act. In their...

A woman, who tried to smuggle goods under her clothes, is brought to an excise duty office for further inspection.

A Japanese-set magic show. There is a lot of visual trickery on display, ending with an amazing effect using reverse footage and...

A woman, in her bedroom, is putting her jewelry away. Alarmed by strange noises at her door, she hides behind her bed. A burglar enters the room and...

A boy is put to bed by his mother, but when she leaves the room, he pulls out a book. Dropping off to sleep, he begins to dream. The wall behind him...

Under cover of a disguise, Santa approaches Saint-Anthony's hut and, via various tricks, sets out to try his faith. Will good triumph over evil?

A prestidigitator, one of the best, is about to perform a number of illusions and brings to his aid a pack of playing cards. He selects the King of...

Pierrot woos Columbine, who abandons Harlequin. An old witch hands Harlequin a magical flute that will make his wishes come true, whenever it is...

A couple perform a acrobatic dance.

A magician performs various tricks.

A merchant is giving a demonstration of his lifelike automatons to a bedazzled customer. Could these "larger than life" clockwork figures look too...

A sorcerer conjures an old witch and instructs her to seek a maiden. Said maiden is assigned with the task to lure a young traveler inside the...

Short Pathe Brothers film

A group of naughty boys steal a bird's nest and are pursued by game wardens.

Short film showcasing a circus clown act.