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The Little Match Seller

The Little Match Seller

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Status

Released

Release Date

Dec 24, 1902

Runtime

0h 3m

Genres

Drama

User Score

62%

Original Title

The Little Match Seller

Production Companies

Williamson Kinematograph Company

Director

James Williamson

Description

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.