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Released
1902 · FILM

The Little Match Seller

Directed by
Color
Black & White
Runtime
3 min
Drama

Synopsis

A short melodrama based on Hans Christian Andersen's harrowing tale, it follows a poor little girl who tries to sell matchsticks in the freezing December cold. Seeking light and warmth, she lights matches, which trigger visions of a fireplace, a festive dinner, and a Christmas tree. She also sees the apparition of her dead mother, who welcomes her.

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Principal cast & crew: 2

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