Some interesting related quotes
George Melies provided valuable insights into the making of A Trip to the Moon in an interview -
The "making of" A Trip to the Moon
Melies was highly influenced by his magician background and was a pioneer in the early development of the movie camera too. Perhaps Albert A. Hopkins' book inspired him in some way -
Melies was apprarently aware of the Jacques Offenbach play "Le Voyage dans la Lune" which was adapted into English by Bolossy Kiralfy -
Jules Verne and H.G. Wells had formed definite opinions about one another. Both contrasted their methods using the very works that Melies adapted in A Trip to the Moon -
Robert Paul had dealings with Melies. He also had proposed working with H.G. Wells -
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