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The Christmas Angel (1904): Cast

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The Christmas Angel is a 1904 short drama starring Georges Méliès as The Rag-and-Bone Man / Beggar on Crutches / Coal Seller and Rachel Gillet. It runs 10 minutes.

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The Christmas Angel (1904) movie poster
Released
Runtime
10 min
Genre
Drama
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Christmas Angel About?

The premise of The Christmas Angel without spoilers.

A destitute family struggles in a dilapidated home where snow pours through a cracked roof. With no coal to warm their meager stove and a sick mother, the father sends his daughter to beg for help. Shunned by other beggars, she collapses in the cold, helpless snow.

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Cast & crew

The Christmas Angel Cast & Characters

Georges Méliès leads the cast as The Rag-and-Bone Man / Beggar on Crutches / Coal Seller, with Rachel Gillet as Marie, the beggar girl.

Details

The Christmas Angel Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Détresse et charité” and “L'ange de Noël”.

Also known as
  • Détresse et charité
  • L'ange de Noël

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FAQ

The Christmas Angel FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Christmas Angel, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Christmas Angel?

The Christmas Angel runs 10 minutes.

When was The Christmas Angel released?

The Christmas Angel was released on December 23, 1904.

Who is in the cast of The Christmas Angel?

The Christmas Angel stars Georges Méliès as The Rag-and-Bone Man / Beggar on Crutches / Coal Seller and Rachel Gillet as Marie, the beggar girl.

Does The Christmas Angel have a post-credit scene?

No. The Christmas Angel has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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