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The Story of King Midas

The Story of King Midas

A Stopmotion Short!

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Story of King Midas
  • Genres: Animation, Fantasy, Family
  • Release Date: 1953-01-01
  • Runtime: 10 minutes
  • Rating: 6.5/10 (2 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Ray Harryhausen Studio
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.3657
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Del Moore

Del Moore

as Narrator

External Links

Keywords

fairy talestop motionpreserved film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Story of King Midas?

The Story of King Midas is a Animation, Fantasy, Family movie directed by . It was released on 1953-01-01.

Who are the main actors in The Story of King Midas?

The main cast includes Del Moore, .

Where can I watch The Story of King Midas online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Story of King Midas is available.

Is The Story of King Midas based on a true story?

A Stopmotion Short!

What is the IMDb rating of The Story of King Midas?

The Story of King Midas has an IMDb rating of 6.5/10 based on 2 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Story of King Midas?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Story of King Midas?

The soundtrack was composed by Ray Harryhausen Studio. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Story of King Midas filmed?

The Story of King Midas was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Story of King Midas?

The total runtime of The Story of King Midas is 10 minutes.

Is The Story of King Midas suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Story of King Midas?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Story of King Midas.

Does The Story of King Midas have a post-credit scene?

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