The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg
Synopsis
Felix is handing out relief, thanks to a goose that lays golden eggs. The evil Captain Kidd sees the goose and breaks into Felix's house to get it. He brings the goose to his pirate ship. Felix arrives too late to catch the ship. Goldie won't lay for the pirates. Felix sees a cannon and turns himself into a human cannonball to catch teh ship. With help from Goldie and another cannon, he subdues the crew, wrapping them in the sail and depositing them in the hold. He and Kidd have a swordfight, but their swords melt together. Kidd chases Felix up the mast, then foolishly cuts off his own support. He falls into the hold. They sail for home, where Felix fires off cannonloads of gold coins.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 7, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Burt Gillett, Tom Palmer
- Original Title
- The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Van Beuren Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Burt Gillett, Tom Palmer
Department Leadership Roster
Burt Gillett
Director
Tom Palmer
Director
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What is The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg about?
Felix is handing out relief, thanks to a goose that lays golden eggs. The evil Captain Kidd sees the goose and breaks into Felix's house to get it. He brings the goose to his pirate ship. Felix arrives too late to catch the ship. Goldie won't lay for the pirates. Felix sees a cannon and turns himself into a human cannonball to catch teh ship. With help from Goldie and another cannon, he subdues the crew, wrapping them in the sail and depositing them in the hold. He and Kidd have a swordfight, but their swords melt together. Kidd chases Felix up the mast, then foolishly cuts off his own support. He falls into the hold. They sail for home, where Felix fires off cannonloads of gold coins.
Who directed The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg?
The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg was directed by Burt Gillett, Tom Palmer.
Who stars in The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg?
The principal cast of The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg includes Walter Tetley.
When was The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg released and how long is it?
The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 7m.