A Trip to the Moon poster
Director Georges Méliès
Screenplay Georges Méliès

A Trip to the Moon

Original Title: Le Voyage dans la Lune

Release Date: 1902-06-21

Duration: 15 minutes

Synopsis

Professor Barbenfouillis and five of his colleagues from the Academy of Astronomy travel to the Moon aboard a rocket propelled by a giant cannon. Once on the lunar surface, the bold explorers face the many perils hidden in the caves of the mysterious planet.

Casting

  • Georges Méliès
    Professor Barbenfouillis / The Moon
  • Jehanne d'Alcy
    Secretary / Star / Rocket Attendant (uncredited)
  • Bleuette Bernon
    Phoebe (uncredited)
  • Henri Delannoy
    Captain of the Rocket (uncredited)
  • Brunnet
    Astronomer (uncredited)
  • François Lallement
    Officer of the Marines (uncredited)
  • Depierre
    Astronomer (uncredited)
  • Jules-Eugène Legris
    Parade Leader (uncredited)
  • Kelm
    Astronomer (uncredited)
  • Victor André
    Astronomer (uncredited)