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Lost Robot Film Rediscovered in Michigan
1 Mar
Summary
- A 45-second silent film from 1897 depicting a robot was found.
- The film, 'Gugusse and the Automaton', was rediscovered in Michigan.
- It's believed to be the earliest film showing a robot in motion.
A significant piece of film history, "Gugusse and the Automaton," has been unearthed in Michigan, offering a glimpse into early cinematic portrayals of robots.
This 1897 silent film, created by French pioneer Georges Méliès, is a mere 45 seconds long. It features a magician named Gugusse manipulating a child-sized automaton that grows to adult size, dances, and then shrinks back down after a playful altercation.
The film's rediscovery is credited to Bill McFarland of Grand Rapids, Michigan, who brought a box of films belonging to his great-grandfather to the Library of Congress for assessment.
