A Trip to the Moon(1902)
Professor Barbenfouillis and five of his colleagues from the Academy of Astronomy travel to the Moon aboard a rocket propelled by a giant cannon. Once on the lunar surface, the bold explorers face the many perils hidden in the caves of the mysterious planet.
Movie: A Trip to the Moon
Top 10 Billed Cast
Professor Barbenfouillis / The Moon
Phoebe (uncredited)
Secretary / Star / Rocket Attendant (uncredited)
Video Trailer A Trip to the Moon
Video: George Méliès' A Trip to the Moon Official Trailer HD
George Méliès' A Trip to the Moon Official Trailer HD
1902 Georges Méliès Le voyage dans la lune A trip to the moon Short movie court Silent Muet
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George Méliès' A Trip to the Moon Official Trailer HD - Trailer
1902 Georges Méliès Le voyage dans la lune A trip to the moon Short movie court Silent Muet - Clip
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