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The Magic Flower
(1910) [?] United States of America?
B&W : Short film
Directed by (unknown)
Cast: (unknown)
Kalem Company, Incorporated, production. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format. / [?] The film was announced early in January 1910 but may have been released under another title or was likely an imported film.
Drama: Fantasy.
Synopsis: [Billboard, ? January 1910, page ?] Marjorie and her mother are evicted from their house. Marjorie, in desperation, decides to beg for food. She receives two pieces of bread. Marjorie gives her share of the bread to the good fairy, who is disguised as a beggar woman. Marjorie receives the magic flower, which will grant any wish. Marjorie's mother revived. Marjorie and her mother, homeless, take refuge in the park. The magic flower is used, and it works wonders. Marjorie and her mother have everything they wish. Now Marjorie wishes for playmates. Ten years later, Marjorie has one more wish granted. Marjorie and the Prince are married and they live happily ever after.
Survival status: Print exists in the George Eastman Museum film archive [35mm positive].
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Listing updated: 6 April 2024.
References: MovPicWorld-19100108 p. 34 : Website-GEM; Website-IMDb.
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