The Gorgon's Head

Overview

“Each vase has a story to tell, if only you have the eyes to read it.” In this charming silent film, a drawing student’s daydream at The Metropolitan Museum of Art brings the ancient Greek myth of Perseus to life. Embark on a classic journey filled with strange encounters, from the mysterious old women who share a single eye to the enchanting nymphs of the western sea. And of course, don’t miss the dramatic showdown with Medusa.

Cast

C

Charles Kennedy

King Polydektes

Edith Wynne Matthison

Danae

G

Geoffrey Wardwell

Perseus

G

George Blackwood

Hermes

F

Frances Aikens

Andromeda