The Magic Purse

The Magic Purse (1909)

February 19th, 19090h 8min

Drama, Fantasy
50%

Overview

A young sailor dozes off in the grass in Frederiksberg Have and wakes up surrounded by supernatural fairylike creatures. They take him to the mermaid Capriciosa, who gives him a magic, inexhaustible wallet. The only rule he must abide is never to share his fortune with his family. (stumfilm.dk)


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