The X-Ray Fiend (1897)

A romantic couple are transformed into skeletons via X-Rays. The film combines two very recent innovations: Wilhelm Roentgen's discovery of X-rays in 1895, and Georges Méliès' accidental realisation of the special-effects potential of the jump-cut in 1896.

• Release Date: 1897-10-01
• Runtime: 0h 1min
• Production Company: George Albert Smith Films
• Production Country: United Kingdom
• Director: George Albert Smith