The Little Match Seller
A short melodrama based on Hans Christian Andersen's harrowing tale. A poor little girl tries to sell matchsticks in the freezing December cold. She lights matches for some light and warmth. There are visions: a fireplace, dinner, a Christmas tree. She sees her dead mother, welcoming her.
Release Date
December 24, 1902Runtime
3 minGenres
DramaDirected by
James WilliamsonStory by
Hans Christian AndersenLanguage
EnglishBudget
$0Revenue
$0Status
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