France, 1902
2m, 41.15 metres
35mm film, black and white, 1.33:1
A French fantasy film directed by Ferdinand Zecca.
Plot Summary
A magician brings out a white hen which lays six eggs. He breaks them into a dish, and they produce full grown chickens. The magician then makes the broken eggs restore themselves and returns them to the hen one by one.
Crew
Director: Ferdinand Zecca
Pathé Frères
Cast
Ferdinand Zecca
Alternative Titles
The Magical Hen – US title
The Phenomenal Hen – US re-release title
The Wonderful Chicken – US title
References
Books
Reference Guide to Fantastic Films by Walt Lee p.378 – credits
