
The Story of King Midas
A greedy King Midas is visited one day by a mysterious visitor who grants him the ability to turn all things he touches to gold. He learns his lesson when the food he tries to eat and his own daughter are turned to gold as well. The visitor reappears and offers him the opportunity to return to his old self, which he gladly does. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2004.
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The Story of King Midas
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1953
Runtime
0h 10m
Genres
Animation, Fantasy, Family
User Score
65%
Original Title
The Story of King Midas
Production Companies
Ray Harryhausen Studio
Director
Ray Harryhausen
Description
A greedy King Midas is visited one day by a mysterious visitor who grants him the ability to turn all things he touches to gold. He learns his lesson when the food he tries to eat and his own daughter are turned to gold as well. The visitor reappears and offers him the opportunity to return to his old self, which he gladly does. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2004.
Cast
Crew
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