Jack and the Beanstalk

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.

Cast

Thomas White

Jack

James H. White

Farmer

Crew

George S. Fleming

Set Designer

Edwin S. Porter

Director of Photography

Arthur White

Production Assistant

Edwin S. Porter

Director

George S. Fleming

Director

Clips & Videos

Jack and the Beanstalk (George S. Fleming, Edwin S. Porter, 1902)