Whimsical Illusions (1909): cast, story & where to watch
1909 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1909, Whimsical Illusions is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Georges Méliès, running about 5 minutes.
What it’s about. In this hand-colored short, a magician and his assistant do a series of magic tricks, including making potted plants appear, among others. Melies played the magician, and the actor Manuel played his assistant.
Who’s in it. Whimsical Illusions stars Georges Méliès as The Magician.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Whimsical Illusions 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 Whimsical Illusions page.
If you liked it. Fans of Whimsical Illusions tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Whimsical Illusions (1909)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Whimsical Illusions change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Whimsical Illusions worth watching?
- Whimsical Illusions holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Whimsical Illusions?
- Whimsical Illusions stars Georges Méliès.
- When was Whimsical Illusions released?
- Whimsical Illusions was released in 1909, with a runtime of about 5 minutes.