A Phrenological Burlesque
Sep 25, 1901
Director
Georges MélièsOverview
The film poked fun at phrenology—a highly popular 19th-century pseudoscience that claimed a person's skull shape and "bumps" could determine their intelligence, personality, and criminal traits. By 1901, it was a frequent target for satire and comedy. The narrative followed a phrenologist who is suddenly attacked by an enormous, living human skull.
Cast of A Phrenological Burlesque
Crew of A Phrenological Burlesque
About A Phrenological Burlesque
What is A Phrenological Burlesque about?
The film poked fun at phrenology—a highly popular 19th-century pseudoscience that claimed a person's skull shape and "bumps" could determine their intelligence, personality, and criminal traits. By 1901, it was a frequent target for satire and comedy. The narrative followed a phrenologist who is suddenly attacked by an enormous, living human skull.
When was A Phrenological Burlesque released?
A Phrenological Burlesque was released on September 25, 1901.
Who directed A Phrenological Burlesque?
A Phrenological Burlesque was directed by Georges Méliès.
Who is in the cast of A Phrenological Burlesque?
The cast of A Phrenological Burlesque includes Georges Méliès.