To the rhythm of a frenzied choreography, acrobatic matches come to life on a black background. Leaving their matchbox, they line the film in circular, concentric movements. In an almost aquatic momentum, the squadron of little bits of wood mould the contours of a character, a run-of-the-mill smoker, before transforming into a funny harness. The film ends when the matches, again transformed, take on the appearance of a distinguished man who, after several attempts, finally finds a way of lighting his cigarette.
Stars:
Crew: Émile Cohl (Director)
Country: France
Language: No Language
Studio: Société Générale des Cinématographes Éclipse
Runtime: 4 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jul 13, 1914
IMDb: 4.8
Keywords:silent film
