The Golden Touch
"A fable of a king whose touch turns everything to gold."
Originally released in 1935. The Golden Touch is a animation/comedy film. directed by Walt Disney. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Billy Bletcher, Mary Moder, and Clarence Nash
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 22, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
0h 10m
10 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (100 votes)
Budget
$35.5K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $35,458
Production Companies
- Walt Disney Productions
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 in...
Who directed The Golden Touch?
The Golden Touch was directed by Walt Disney.
How long is The Golden Touch?
The Golden Touch has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).
When was The Golden Touch released?
The Golden Touch was released on March 22, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Golden Touch?
The main cast of The Golden Touch includes Billy Bletcher, Mary Moder, Clarence Nash, Purv Pullen, Toby Wing.