France, 1907
3m
35mm film, black and white (hand-coloured), 1.33:1
silent
A French fantasy film directed by Segundo de Chomón.
Plot Summary
An Egyptian sorcerer throws an iridescent beetle in a ceremonial cauldron and it transforms into a beautiful fairy.
Credits
Crew
Directed by: Segundo de Chomón
Pathé Frères
Alternative Titles
Aranybogár – Hungary
O Chrissos Skaraveos – Greece
El escarabajo de oro – Panama
The Golden Beetle – USA
The Golden Scarab – USA
Guldfluen – Denmark
Ο Χρυσός Σκαραβαίος – Greece
Золотой жук – Russia
References
Books
- Horror in Silent Films: A Filmography, 1896-1929 by Roy Kinnard p.22
- Reference Guide to Fantastic Films by Walt Lee p.168 – credits
- Silent Films, 1877-1996: A Critical Guide to 646 Movies by Robert K. Klepper
