The Temple of the Sun
May 04, 1901 · 2m
Director
Georges MélièsOverview
A high nobleman finds himself in the Temple of the Sun, where he meets Mascarille, who proposes himself as a juggler. After extracting from the nobleman's nose several playing cards, Mascarille enlarges these cards and transforms them into the flags of all nations. From these flags he extricates a group of beauties. The nobleman begins to pay court to the ladies. Instantly the group disappears and the lord finds himself face to face with an animated Sun, who starts in a grotesque dance. The Sun is changed to a pumpkin. Then the devil appears, replaces the head of the lord with the pumpkin and drives him away with an enormous candlestick, which sends out flames and smoke.
Cast of The Temple of the Sun
Crew of The Temple of the Sun
About The Temple of the Sun
What is The Temple of the Sun about?
A high nobleman finds himself in the Temple of the Sun, where he meets Mascarille, who proposes himself as a juggler. After extracting from the nobleman's nose several playing cards, Mascarille enlarges these cards and transforms them into the flags of all nations. From these flags he extricates a group of beauties. The nobleman begins to pay court to the ladies. Instantly the group disappears…
When was The Temple of the Sun released?
The Temple of the Sun was released on May 4, 1901.
How long is The Temple of the Sun?
The Temple of the Sun runs 2 minutes.
Who directed The Temple of the Sun?
The Temple of the Sun was directed by Georges Méliès.
Who is in the cast of The Temple of the Sun?
The cast of The Temple of the Sun includes Georges Méliès.