Modern Education (1909) *** (out of 4) Director Emile Cohl certainly came up with some clever ideas when it came to films. This one here has a large history book on a stage and when the page turns we see a different historic figure on the left side of the screen. The right side of the screen is an open slot where an actor, dressed as that character, walks into it. Yes, there's certainly nothing ground-breaking about this film but I thought the idea of a living history book was quite fascinating and the three minute film kept me entertained. We get to see figures like George Washington and Napoleon brought to life. The costumes aren't the greatest and sometimes the actor doesn't look 100% like the character but these are just minor complaints.