The Living Fan (1909)

A delightfully pleasing and beautifully hand-colored series of panoramic views, giving the history of the fan. A large ostrich feather fan opens and closes alternately, showing each time a different scene and the various styles of fans in use throughout ages and by many peoples. Scenes illustrated are: Adam and Eve, The Egyptians, The Greeks, Romans, Sixteenth Century, Modern Use.

• Release Date: 1909-04-10
• Runtime: 0h 4min
• Production Company: Société des Etablissements Gaumont
• Production Country: France
• Director: Émile Cohl