The Wandering Jew 1905

Based on an early 13th century myth, this short film tells the story of a Jew who is forced to walk throughout eternity having refused water to Christ on his way to Calvary. He falls asleep and sees a vision of himself as a youth, when he refused the water Christ asked of him; he plods on and runs into Satan who beats him with his staff; he makes his way through a frightful storm. On and on he goes, forced to walk through time until the Second Coming.

Genre: Short Films Silent
Starring: Georges Méliès
Year: 1905
Color/BW: Black & White
Director: Georges Méliès
Movie Type: Public Domain Films
Decade: 1900s
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