The Prophetess of Thebes (1908)
Partially lost film. One of the kings of ancient Thebes enters the abode of an astrologer and demands that he be told his future. The former utterly refuses to forecast the coming events of his sovereign, even under the pain of death; but he brings forth a priestess who possesses the powers of divination. This priestess is introduced in a wonderful way: a throne is brought forward, and then a box from which the pieces of a statue are removed and piled up in regular order; the statue suddenly becomes animated. The king implores the latter to foretell his life. She commands him to look through a telescope toward the side of the room. A vision appears. (Moving Picture World)
Director: Georges Méliès
Genre: Fantasy
Runtime: 2 min
Release Date: February 11, 1908
Production: Star Film
Country: France
Language: No Language
Original Language: fr
Keywords
silent film, partially lost film, short film
More Films by Director: Georges Méliès
More Films in Genre: Fantasy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Prophetess of Thebes about?
- Partially lost film. One of the kings of ancient Thebes enters the abode of an astrologer and demands that he be told his future. The former utterly refuses to forecast the coming events of his sovereign, even under the pain of death; but he brings forth a priestess who possesses the powers of divination. This priestess is introduced in a wonderful way: a throne is brought forward, and then a box from which the pieces of a statue are removed and piled up in regular order; the statue suddenly becomes animated. The king implores the latter to foretell his life. She commands him to look through a telescope toward the side of the room. A vision appears. (Moving Picture World)
- Who directed The Prophetess of Thebes?
- The Prophetess of Thebes was directed by Georges Méliès.
- How long is The Prophetess of Thebes?
- The Prophetess of Thebes has a runtime of 2m (2 minutes).
- What genre is The Prophetess of Thebes?
- The Prophetess of Thebes is a Fantasy film.
- Where was The Prophetess of Thebes produced?
- The Prophetess of Thebes was produced in France.