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The New Lord of the Village (1908): Cast

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The New Lord of the Village is a 1908 short fantasy film directed by Manuel, starring Georges Méliès as Le fantôme de César, Fernande Albany and Mlle. Bodson. It runs 2 minutes.

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The New Lord of the Village (1908) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2 min
Director
Manuel
Genre
Fantasy
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The New Lord of the Village About?

The premise of The New Lord of the Village without spoilers.

The film opens with a brief vignette set in a quiet village, then abruptly shifts to a wild, otherworldly landscape where enigmatic god‑like beings appear alongside a gigantic crab and an enormous frog. It returns to another short village scene before ending without further resolution.

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Cast & crew

The New Lord of the Village Cast & Characters

Georges Méliès leads the cast as Le fantôme de César, with Fernande Albany as La Mère and Mlle. Bodson as La mariée. Directed by Manuel.

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One more film directed by Manuel: L’acteur en retard.

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The New Lord of the Village FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The New Lord of the Village, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The New Lord of the Village?

The New Lord of the Village runs 2 minutes.

When was The New Lord of the Village released?

The New Lord of the Village was released on March 22, 1908.

Who directed The New Lord of the Village?

The New Lord of the Village was directed by Manuel.

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Who is in the cast of The New Lord of the Village?

The New Lord of the Village stars Georges Méliès as Le fantôme de César, Fernande Albany as La Mère and Mlle. Bodson as La mariée.

Does The New Lord of the Village have a post-credit scene?

No. The New Lord of the Village has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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