---
title: "The Golden Touch"
year: 1935
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-golden-touch-1935"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 58164
imdb_id: "tt0026423"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 10
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 107
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Golden Touch (1935) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-golden-touch-1935

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Golden Touch is a Walt Disney produced Silly Symphonies animated short film released in 1935 that falls into the animation and comedy genres. Based on the Greek myth of King Midas, the story is updated into a medieval setting and serves as a fable of a king whose touch turns everything to gold. 

In the film, King Midas is visited by an elf who turns his cat to gold, then claps his hands to change it back. Midas begs for the golden touch, and despite the elf warning him that it would be a curse, Midas insists. He dances about joyfully at first, but soon discovers the drawbacks when he sits down to dinner. Fearing death by starvation, he summons the elf and agrees to surrender everything he owns to have the curse lifted. The United States release date for the ten-minute short film was March 22, 1935.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Disney Plus | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Walt Disney
- **Networks / Studios**: Walt Disney Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Billy Bletcher** as *King Midas (voice) (uncredited)*
- **Mary Moder** as *Goldie (voice) (uncredited)*
- **Clarence Nash** as *Grim Reaper (voice) (uncredited)*
- **Purv Pullen** as *Bird (voice) (uncredited)*
- **Toby Wing** as *Bird (voice) (uncredited)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Golden Touch online?
The Golden Touch is currently available to watch or stream on Disney Plus. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Golden Touch worth watching?
The Golden Touch holds a community rating of 6.5/10 based on 107 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Animation, Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Golden Touch and when was it released?
The Golden Touch is a feature film with a runtime of 10 minutes. It was released in 1935. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Golden Touch?
The Golden Touch was directed by Walt Disney.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Golden Touch — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/58164)
- [The Golden Touch (Short 1935) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0026423/fullcredits/)
- [The Golden Touch (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Golden_Touch_(film))
- [The Golden Touch (1935) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/58164-the-golden-touch/cast)
- [The Golden Touch (1935) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-golden-touch/credits)

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