The Gold Spider (1909)

The Gold Spider (1909) poster

Some 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)

Director: Segundo de Chomón
Genre: Fantasy
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date:
Production: Pathé Frères
Country: France
Language: No Language
Original Language: fr

Keywords

stop motion, silent film

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Segundo de Chomón
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Gold Spider about?
Some 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)
Who directed The Gold Spider?
The Gold Spider was directed by Segundo de Chomón.
How long is The Gold Spider?
The Gold Spider has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
What genre is The Gold Spider?
The Gold Spider is a Fantasy film.
Where was The Gold Spider produced?
The Gold Spider was produced in France.