This movie was inspired by a novel by famed author Jules Verne.
This movie was inspired by a novel by famed author Jules Verne. If you've got an interest in the sci-fi genre, consider this movie an important piece of its history. As the title suggests, it's a trip to the moon. And, the space capsule on which they travel into the galaxy stands strong as an iconic image of the sci-fi genre when silent film was at the fore.