The Gold Spider
Watch TrailerSome gnomes are searching for a wonderful spider that weaves webs of golden coins. Intent on their search, they are unaware that their movements are closely followed by a poor woodcutter, who also penetrates into their caves when they have caught the spider and imprisoned it there. He watches the wonderful spider making gold and other articles with wonder and in this scene the moving picture camera has excelled itself in turning out some good tricks, and finally he steals the golden spider. (Moving Picture World)
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | L'araignée d'or |
| Year | 1909 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Director | Segundo de Chomón |
| Runtime | 9 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.9/10 (9 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a classic fable about temptation and wonder, relying on Méliès' signature theatrical sets and trick photography that was pioneering for 1909. The magical production of gold before our eyes serves as the central visual attraction of early silent cinema.
What lingers after viewing is a charming journey to the roots of screen fantasy, where narrative simplicity is outweighed by the pure magic of illusion and a pioneer's inventiveness. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Segundo de Chomón
Best Watched
Watch by candlelight or soft lamp glow to enhance its fairy-tale charm.
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