Grandmother's Tale and Child's Dream

Grandmother's Tale and Child's Dream

5 mins | May 24, 1908

The film begins with a grandmother reading a story to a small child before tucking him or her into bed (it's a bit difficult to tell which the tot is). No sooner has the mite fallen asleep than s/he begins dreaming of an angel standing over his/her bed and whisking him/her off to a land of giant toys. The kid wanders around for a bit before being led away by a lady who takes him/her to a jungle or forest where other young ladies dressed as butterflies dance around a bit.

Grandmother's Tale and Child's Dream

5 mins | May 24, 1908

Grandmother's Tale and Child's Dream
The film begins with a grandmother reading a story to a small child before tucking him or her into bed (it's a bit difficult to tell which the tot is). No sooner has the mite fallen asleep than s/he begins dreaming of an angel standing over his/her bed and whisking him/her off to a land of giant toys. The kid wanders around for a bit before being led away by a lady who takes him/her to a jungle or forest where other young ladies dressed as butterflies dance around a bit.
IMDb rating 5.7
Producers
Original title Conte de la grand-mère et rêve de l'enfant
Directors Georges Méliès
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