The Art of Illusion: 100 Years of Hollywood Special Effects

Jan 6, 1997

0h 50m

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Overview

A history of movie magic from 1895 to 1995, showing primitive effects used in such films as "A Trip to the Moon" up to the state of the art effects used in "Apollo 13" and "The Abyss."

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Simitar Entertainment Inc

Smithsonian Productions

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Narrator

Adrienne Barbeau

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The Art of Illusion: 100 Years of Hollywood Special Effects

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