Jack and the Beanstalk (1902)

  • NR
  • 07/15/1902 (US)
  • Adventure, Family, Fantasy
  • 10m

Overview

Porter's sequential continuity editing links several shots to form a narrative of the famous fairy tale story of Jack and his magic beanstalk. Borrowing on cinematographic methods reminiscent of 'Georges Melies' , Porter uses animation, double exposure, and trick photography to illustrate the fairy's apparitions, Jack's dream, and the fast growing beanstalk.

Edwin S. Porter

Director

George S. Fleming

Director

Cast

Thomas White's headshot

Thomas White

Jack
James H. White's headshot

James H. White

Farmer

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