Transformation by Hats (1895)
This early trick film from the Lumiere Brothers runs just under a minute but is quite entertaining. A man sits down at a chair and with each new hat he puts on, his facial look changes. Considering this was done in 1895, this is a pretty good film that certainly manages to keep you entertained throughout its short running time. Trick films were certainly the most popular around this era and it's clear that the Lumiere Brothers knew what they were doing. The routine itself is quite nice and I thought the actual "trick" was well-handled even if it does fall short of Melies best work.
This early trick film from the Lumiere Brothers runs just under a minute but is quite entertaining. A man sits down at a chair and with each new hat he puts on, his facial look changes. Considering this was done in 1895, this is a pretty good film that certainly manages to keep you entertained throughout its short running time. Trick films were certainly the most popular around this era and it's clear that the Lumiere Brothers knew what they were doing. The routine itself is quite nice and I thought the actual "trick" was well-handled even if it does fall short of Melies best work.