The Pillar of Fire (1899): cast, story & where to watch
1899 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1899, The Pillar of Fire is a fantasy film directed by Georges Méliès, running about 1 minutes.
What it’s about. A devil wearing bat-like wings and brandishing a trident dances around a giant pot, conjuring forth flame from his trident to lit a fire beneath the pot. After the devil works the fire with bellows, an angelic woman emerges from the pot. The devil and the pot vanish as the woman performs a dance, waving about her diaphanous sleeves until she conjures forth another fire, then she rises amongst the smoke into the air.
Who’s in it. The Pillar of Fire stars Jehanne d'Alcy as Ayesha and Georges Méliès.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Pillar of Fire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pillar of Fire page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pillar of Fire tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pillar of Fire (1899)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Pillar of Fire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Pillar of Fire worth watching?
- The Pillar of Fire holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pillar of Fire?
- The Pillar of Fire stars Jehanne d'Alcy and Georges Méliès.
- When was The Pillar of Fire released?
- The Pillar of Fire was released in 1899, with a runtime of about 1 minutes.