The Degradation of Dreyfus

The Degradation of Dreyfus

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Status

Released

Release Date

Sep 1, 1899

Runtime

0h 1m

Original Title

La dégradation

Production Companies

Star Film

Director

Georges Méliès

Description

The Jewish ex-officer Alfred Dreyfus's degradation. He stands in a military quadrant and the Adjutant proceeds to tear off his medals; Dreyfus is compelled to pass in front of the troops in disgrace. Star Film catalog #216, this is part of Melies's Dreyfus Affair film series and is the second installment. It is one of two installments that has either been destroyed or never restored, and is thus not currently available to the public.