Jack and the Beanstalk 122 years old

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.

Credits

Jack and the Beanstalk Cast

Name Character
Thomas White as Jack

Jack and the Beanstalk Crew

Name Department
Edwin S. Porter as Director. He was 32 (71) years old when He died Directing
George S. Fleming as Director. He was 52 (now 174) years old Directing
Jack and the Beanstalk poster
Jack and the Beanstalk (122 years)

  • Release day: Tuesday, July 15, 1902
  • Runtime: 10 minutes