

Porter's sequential continuity editing links several shots to form a narrative of the famous fairy tale story of Jack and his magic beanstalk. Borrowing on cinematographic methods reminiscent of 'Georges Melies' , Porter uses animation, double exposure, and trick photography to illustrate the fairy's apparitions, Jack's dream, and the fast growing beanstalk.
You can stream Jack and the Beanstalk on Public Domain Movies.
Jack and the Beanstalk was directed by Edwin S. Porter and George S. Fleming.
Jack and the Beanstalk runs for 10min, and was released in 1902.
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