Georges Méliès' Lost Films Recovery

Georges Méliès' Lost Films Recovery

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, History

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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For years, many of Georges Méliès' films were believed lost, even by Méliès himself. A dedicated search through vaults, private collections, and catacombs led to the discovery of old negatives, prints, and decaying films. This effort resulted in the preservation of over 80 films by Méliès.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial belief about most of Georges Méliès' films?

They were sold to private collectors.

They were lost.

They were never made.

They were stored in a museum.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who believed that most of Georges Méliès' films were lost?

Monsieur Milius

A private collector

A museum curator

A film historian

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the team take to find the lost films?

They advertised in newspapers.

They searched through various locations.

They visited film festivals.

They contacted film directors.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following locations was NOT mentioned as part of the search?

Catacombs

Libraries

Private collections

Vaults

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was found during the search for Méliès' films?

New film scripts

Old negatives and prints

Film awards

Unused film equipment

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What condition were the recovered films in?

Colorized

Digitally restored

Perfect condition

Decaying

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many films by Georges Méliès were eventually recovered?

Over 50

Over 60

Over 70

Over 80