The Hen That Laid the Golden Eggs (S)

1905 · Movie · 16 min. · France

The Hen That Laid the Golden Eggs (S)
Fantasy Silent Film Origins of Film Short Film

In this version of the ancient fable, a poor man is given a hen which lays golden eggs, but he is overwhelmed by the urge to get at the gold inside the chicken.

Direction Gaston Velle

Cast Julienne Mathieu

Cinematography Segundo de Chomón

Original title La poule aux oeufs d'or (S)

Also known as The Hen with the Golden Eggs

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