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Le Cake-walk infernal
FRANCE · 1903

Le Cake-walk infernal

Georges Méliès
infernal underworld dance and performance cake-walk supernatural beings cultural fascination
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Synopsis

Pluto, having seen the earth, comes back home amazed at the success of that well-known dance, the "cake-walk." He has brought back with him two noted well-known dancers, who start their favorite dance amidst the flames.

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