The Little Match Seller(1902)

Name: The Little Match Seller
Director: James Williamson
Genre: Drama
Released: 1902-01-01
Duration: 3 min

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.