I was very surprised to learn today that the first mainstream film featuring nudity was done by the great Georges Méliès! What makes it even more interesting is that after making this movie, the director married the woman who exposed herself to the camera!
The plot is practically non-existent...which is not unusual for 1897. A woman is going to take a bath and her servant helps her undress and pours water over her. All you see is the naked lady from behind...but I am sure audiences of the day would have been scandalized....especially here in the States where I wonder if it was ever shown.
If you are curious, the film is on YouTube...but it is not very salacious and it's very short as well.
The plot is practically non-existent...which is not unusual for 1897. A woman is going to take a bath and her servant helps her undress and pours water over her. All you see is the naked lady from behind...but I am sure audiences of the day would have been scandalized....especially here in the States where I wonder if it was ever shown.
If you are curious, the film is on YouTube...but it is not very salacious and it's very short as well.