1897
5.5 (61 votes)
0h 1m
Genres
Comedy
Horror
Production Companies
George Albert Smith Films
The X-Ray Fiend
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.
Key Crew
Producer: George Albert Smith
Director: George Albert Smith
Writer: George Albert Smith
Top Cast
Laura Bayley
Woman
Tom Green
Professor
