Movie: Pygmalion and Galatea

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Georges Méliès
Georges Méliès

Pygmalion

Jehanne d'Alcy
Jehanne d'Alcy

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    Showing Pygmalion at work in his studio on the statue of Galatea, who, on being completed, comes to life. He attempts to clasp her to his arms, when the bust leaves the body and crossing the room mocks at him standing with the lower portion of her body in his hands. Further startling illusions are seen in this most beautiful picture.

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    1898-01-01

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    4.5

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