The Story of King Midas
“A Stopmotion Short!”
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 16, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Harryhausen
- Screenplay & Story
- Charlotte Knight
- Original Title
- The Story of King Midas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Ray Harryhausen Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Harryhausen
Charlotte Knight
Ray Harryhausen
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Harryhausen
Director
Charlotte Knight
Writer
Ray Harryhausen
Producer
Martha Reske
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Story of King Midas
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What is The Story of King Midas about?
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.
Who directed The Story of King Midas?
The Story of King Midas was directed by Ray Harryhausen.
Who stars in The Story of King Midas?
The principal cast of The Story of King Midas includes Del Moore.
When was The Story of King Midas released and how long is it?
The Story of King Midas was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Story of King Midas?
The Story of King Midas holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).