In anticipation of the upcoming full moon, 10 hours or so from now GMT, I thought a continuation of Méliès was in order. His masterwork La Voyage dans la Lune a perfect theme.
It is an intensely charming film. I have heard that Thomas Edison bootlegged the film, denying Méliès proper compensation.
My sources are conflicted as I had also heard Edison bootlegged another Méliès film La Manoir du diable (source).
Whichever,shame on Mr. Edison.
A Trip To The Moon
1902
Thank you Georges!
Georges Méliès
b. Dec. 8th 1861
d. Jan, 21st 1938
I thought it would be fun to contrast Méliès’ fanciful version of a trip to the moon to the actual drab reality.
Moon Landing July 20th 1969
Apollo 11 landing
Buzz Aldrin
For fascinating stills such as the following of La Voyage dans la Lune I suggest you follow this link.
I love this scene, the rocket ship soon to crash the aquatic calm. Like a giant aquarium.
Enjoy the full moon!
Respectfully submitted,
Babylon Baroque
Babylon Baroque 