Faust in the Underworld
Dec 05, 1903 · 7m
Director
Georges MélièsOverview
The German legend of a scholar's unholy pact with the Devil would have been very familiar to most moviegoers (at least European ones), so Georges Méliès' early cinematic treatment likely got away with simply offering a fancifully illustrated late episode without the earlier narrative context (however, spoken narration provides some of the latter in this restored print). Tempted by Mephistopheles with all kinds of dancing and ethereal babes, Faust is at first excited and then terrified by the sight of various demons and monsters. The painted-set designers really went hog wild on this one, depicting the (sometimes sexy) torments of subterranean Hell with in bold terms (even when ballerinas prance in the foreground). (Dennis Harvey, Fandor)
Cast of Faust in the Underworld
Crew of Faust in the Underworld
About Faust in the Underworld
What is Faust in the Underworld about?
The German legend of a scholar's unholy pact with the Devil would have been very familiar to most moviegoers (at least European ones), so Georges Méliès' early cinematic treatment likely got away with simply offering a fancifully illustrated late episode without the earlier narrative context (however, spoken narration provides some of the latter in this restored print). Tempted by Mephistopheles…
When was Faust in the Underworld released?
Faust in the Underworld was released on December 5, 1903.
How long is Faust in the Underworld?
Faust in the Underworld runs 7 minutes.
Who directed Faust in the Underworld?
Faust in the Underworld was directed by Georges Méliès.
Who is in the cast of Faust in the Underworld?
The cast of Faust in the Underworld includes Georges Méliès (Mephistopholes).