Transformation by Hats (1895), can also be found in its original French title, Chapeaux à transformations (1895). It is another Lumière film, produced in 1895, that probably wasn't released to paying audiences until early 1896. It probably kept the 1895 tag, because it was shown to a test audience that year. The Lumiere's do a trick-film of their own, although this one has a man, reaching down below camera level, to grab different hats or disguises, off the floor, so he can change into them. The film is one shot and has no edits, however its "trickery" gives you a preview of the coming of Melies, in the next few years. Transformation by Hats (1895), is a clever little act. It is somewhat basic. It even includes the white wall in the background. It's just about this guy, who has a bunch of different disguises, that he wants to share with you.
7.7 (B- MyGrade) = 8 IMDB.
7.7 (B- MyGrade) = 8 IMDB.