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.
Drama
Production Companies:
Williamson Kinematograph Company
Production Countries:
United Kingdom
Astro
Videos
Date: 2012-12-21T15:55:45.000Z
The Little Match Seller (1902) | BFI National Archive