The Devil in a Convent

The Devil in a Convent - a short silent film byGeorges Méliès. The father of movie special effects, he was a magician who invented the art of movie effects, and many of his films are really an excuse to demonstrate some of that. Here, the devil literally comes to a convent, is resisted, but is only defeated when the archangel Michael arrives.
Writer: Georges Méliès Stars: Georges Méliès (as The Devil) Country: France Release Date: 30 June 1900 (USA) Also Known As: The Devil in a Convent Also Known As: The Sign of the Cross