| Jack and the Beanstalk | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | George S. Fleming Edwin S. Porter |
| Produced by | Edison Studios |
| Starring | See below |
| Cinematography | Edwin S. Porter |
| 1902 | |
Running time | 10 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Jack and the Beanstalk is a 1902 American short film directed by George S. Fleming and Edwin S. Porter.
Plot summary[edit]
In this earliest known adaptation of the classic fairy tale, Jack first trades his cow for the bean. His mother then makes him drop them in the front yard, and go to his room. As he sleeps, Jack is visited by a fairy who shows him glimpses of what will await him when he ascends the bean stalk. In this version, Jack is the son of a deposed king.
Fee Fi Fo Fum! Everyone loves the story of Jack and his beanstalk, and kids especially love the way he outwits the greedy giant and his wife. Listen to our audio version of the story, print it out to read yourselves (or read along), and enjoy our colouring pages and other activities to go with it - including craft ideas, printables and fun worksheets. Jack and the Beanstalk is a splendid spin on the classic tale. Needing money to pay the yearly taxes, Jack's mother instructs him to sell their cow. True to form, Jack winds up with a bag full of magic beans in exchange for the cow.
When Jack wakes up, he finds the beanstalk has grown and he climbs to the top where he enters the giant's home. The giant finds Jack, who narrowly escapes. The giant chases Jack down the bean stalk, but Jack is able to cut it down before the giant can get to safety. He falls and is killed. Jack celebrates. The fairy then reveals that Jack may return home as a prince.
Cast[edit]
- Thomas White as Jack
External links[edit]
- Jack and the Beanstalk on IMDb
- Jack and the Beanstalk on YouTube
- The short film Jack and the Beanstalk is available for free download at the Internet Archive
