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Marie Georges Jean Méliès 1861 - 1938

Marie Georges Jean Méliès was born on December 8, 1861 in Paris, Paris County, IDF France, and died at age 76 years old on January 21, 1938 in Paris. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Marie Georges Jean Méliès.

Marie Georges Jean Méliès

December 8, 1861

Paris, Paris County, IDF, France

January 21, 1938

Paris, Paris County, IDF, France

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Marie Georges Jean Méliès' History: circa 1861 - circa 1938

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Introduction

George Méliès was an early filmmaker who pioneered special effects in his films such as A Trip to the Moon (1902), The Impossible Voyage (1904), and The Haunted Castle (1896). He is credited with making the horror & science fiction genres popular. In his film After the Ball he showed actress Jeanne d'Alcy in a flesh colored leotard which was one of the first times nudity was referenced on film.
12/8

1861

Birthday

December 8, 1861

Birthdate

Paris, Paris County, IDF France

Birthplace

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Nationality & Locations

French
Professional Career

Filmmaker
01/21

1938

Death

January 21, 1938

Death date

Unknown
Cause of death

Paris, Paris County, IDF France
Death location

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