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  • Fortune Favors the Brave (1909)
  • Short | Short, Drama, Fantasy
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Fortune Favors the Brave (1909)
Short | Short, Drama, Fantasy
A young lad, the son of poor parents, goes out in search of a treasure which has been concealed for many years. He has been warned in advance that he will have to sacrifice much to come into possession of the fortune. Being full of spirit ...See moreA young lad, the son of poor parents, goes out in search of a treasure which has been concealed for many years. He has been warned in advance that he will have to sacrifice much to come into possession of the fortune. Being full of spirit and ambition, nothing can hold him back, and he sets out. Luckily a genie guides him in the right direction and notwithstanding all trials and tribulations he gains his goal. Ho fights with dragons and other animals, who have killed many men seeking the fortune, but the young boy exhibits such marvelous strength and bravery that he vanquishes the defenders of the fortune. His efforts are crowned with success, and he returns home with enough gold to make his parents happy forever. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Director
Georges Méliès
Producers
Gaston Méliès | Georges Méliès
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Updated Dec 1, 1909
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Dec 1, 1909 (United States)

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