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The Knight of the Snow (1912): Cast

The Knight of the Snow (1912) movie poster

The Knight of the Snow is a 1912 short fantasy horror film starring Georges Méliès as Devil. It runs 16 minutes.

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The Knight of the Snow (1912) movie poster
Released
Runtime
16 min
Genres
Fantasy , Adventure , Drama , Horror
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Knight of the Snow About?

The premise of The Knight of the Snow without spoilers.

One of Georges Méliès’s final films, made while under contract to his former rival Pathé, it features lavish fantasy sets. Méliès appears on‑screen as a lively Devil, a sprightly Satan who kidnaps a princess, locks her in a cage and escapes skyward in a dragon‑drawn carriage. The elaborate sets and effects showcase Méliès’s early film mastery.

The Knight of the Snow Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • damsel in distress
  • dragon
  • abduction
  • devil
  • knight
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Cast & crew

The Knight of the Snow Cast & Characters

Georges Méliès plays Devil in The Knight of the Snow.

Details

The Knight of the Snow Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “The Knight of the Snows” and “Le chevalier des neiges”.

Also known as
  • The Knight of the Snows
  • Le chevalier des neiges
  • O Cavaleiro das Neves
  • El caballero de las nieves

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FAQ

The Knight of the Snow FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Knight of the Snow, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Knight of the Snow?

The Knight of the Snow runs 16 minutes.

When was The Knight of the Snow released?

The Knight of the Snow was released on December 20, 1912.

Who is in the cast of The Knight of the Snow?

The Knight of the Snow stars Georges Méliès as Devil.

Does The Knight of the Snow have a post-credit scene?

No. The Knight of the Snow has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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