Georges Melies - The Eruption of Mount Pelee 1902

This picture depicts the eruption of the volcano by which over 30,000 souls were hurled into eternity. The numerous explosions which took place during the eruption are plain to be seen. Thousands upon thousands of tons of molten lava, sand, rocks and steam are thrown high in the air and descend with crushing force upon the unfortunate inhabitants of the doomed city of St. Pierre. This is the worst calamity which occurred since a similar eruption by Mt. Vesuvius when Pompeii was destroyed.

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Genre: Short Films Melies
Starring: Unknown
Year: 1902
Color/BW: Black & White
Director: Georges Méliès
Movie Type: Public Domain Films
Decade: 1900s
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