Gaston Velle Filmes

A magician enters a café and sets about introducing his act, but a waiter interferes and throws him out the door. Disgruntled, the magician...

A man hides his valuables under his mattress before going to sleep, blissfully unaware of the two burglars on his roof.

A magician and some assistants put up a series of posters of music hall acts in a frame. Then the magician brings each poster to life.

We see busy bees flying around the hive. Suddenly a dancer appears on the scene, and we enjoy a dance, executed by six dancers. The Queen gets tired,...

A couple steals food from a grocery store. To stop them from repeating their crime, the cunning salesman electrifies his shop.

A prestidigitator, one of the best, is about to perform a number of illusions and brings to his aid a pack of playing cards. He selects the King of...

A fire on a boat requieres the assistance of some sailors

This has more of a clear narrative than most of the films in the set although it’s still quite odd and random compared to today’s films....

A drunk staggers into his apartment and falls asleep. He dreams he climbs to the top of a building and flies to the moon, then falls back to earth....

A woman, in her bedroom, is putting her jewelry away. Alarmed by strange noises at her door, she hides behind her bed. A burglar enters the room and...

This exquisitely coloured film features a series of models rotating slowly in front of the camera, allowing close-up views of their various...

A scientist concocts a potion that can turn people invisible for short periods of time. Two crooks steal the potion and go on a crime spree.

Under cover of a disguise, Santa approaches Saint-Anthony's hut and, via various tricks, sets out to try his faith. Will good triumph over evil?

A young woman becomes pregnant and attempts to provide for her child after the father leaves her.

A devil puts a woman into a boiling cauldron in a fiery cave.

A group of naughty boys steal a bird's nest and are pursued by game wardens.

A cook mistakenly throws his kitchen boy into a huge pot while preparing a stew. Distraught, he attempts to make up for his mistake. Alas, Mephisto...

A sorcerer conjures an old witch and instructs her to seek a maiden. Said maiden is assigned with the task to lure a young traveler inside the...

A merchant is giving a demonstration of his lifelike automatons to a bedazzled customer. Could these "larger than life" clockwork figures look too...

Gaston Velle's 'Les Fleurs Animées' was screened by the Australian-based Corrick Family Entertainers as part of their variety act. In their...