The Magic Purse

The Magic Purse

1909 · 8 min · ★ 5.0 · Drama, Fantasy

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)

Directed by Viggo Larsen

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