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The Golden Touch (1935)

Movie ★ 6.5 10 min

Animation Comedy

King Midas is visited by an elf; the elf turns his cat to gold, then claps his hands and it changes back. Midas begs for the golden touch, but the elf warns him it would be a curse to him. Midas insists. He dances about joyfully at first, but discovers the drawbacks when he sits down to dinner. Fearing death by starvation, he summons the elf and agrees to surrender everything he owns to have the curse lifted.

Walt Disney Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 22, 1935
Runtime
10 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$35,458
IMDb
tt0026423
Language

Themes

Cast

Billy Bletcher Billy Bletcher King Midas (voice) (uncredited) Mary Moder Goldie (voice) (uncredited) Clarence Nash Clarence Nash Grim Reaper (voice) (uncredited) Purv Pullen Purv Pullen Bird (voice) (uncredited) Toby Wing Toby Wing Bird (voice) (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Golden Touch about?
King Midas is visited by an elf; the elf turns his cat to gold, then claps his hands and it changes back. Midas begs for the golden touch, but the elf warns him it would be a curse to him. Midas insists. He dances about joyfully at first, but discovers the drawbacks when he sits down to dinner. Fearing death by starvation, he summons the elf and agrees to surrender everything he owns to have the curse lifted.
Who directed The Golden Touch?
The Golden Touch was directed by Walt Disney.
Who stars in The Golden Touch?
The Golden Touch stars Billy Bletcher, Mary Moder, Clarence Nash, Purv Pullen.
When was The Golden Touch released?
The Golden Touch is a 1935 animation, comedy film.
Where can I watch The Golden Touch?
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