The Miser (1908)
- Original title
- L'Avare
- Directed by
- Georges Méliès
- Genre
- drama film, silent film
- Country
- France
- Runtime
- 5 min
- Rating
- 5.3 of 10 from 9 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
A wealthy old man hoards his gold and refuses to share it with his family. His greed drives conflict and leads to a resolution.
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What happens
The Miser (French: L'Avare) is a 1908 French short silent film directed by Georges Méliès. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Trailer
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