The Hen That Laid the Golden Eggs

Overview

This has more of a clear narrative than most of the films in the set although it’s still quite odd and random compared to today’s films. There are some effectively surreal and creepy sequences in this imaginative short, such as the devil’s face appearing in an egg and spewing coins as well as the finale where our protagonist is sent to an egg-filled hell.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 10, 1905

Original language

French

Countries

France

Production

Pathé Frères

Director

Gaston Velle

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0272787