The Good Fairy (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1935, The Good Fairy is a comedy and romance film directed by William Wyler, running about 98 minutes. “Call it Chance, but Destiny was "The Good Fairy" that threw wealth and success into the lot of one man and a lovely girl into the arms of another.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1930s Budapest, naïve orphan Luisa Ginglebuscher becomes an usherette at the local movie house, determined to succeed in her first job by doing good deeds for others and maintaining her purity. Luisa's well-meaning lies get her caught between a lecherous businessman, Konrad, and a decent but confused doctor, Max Sporum. When Luisa convinces Konrad that she's married to Max, Konrad tries everything he can to get rid of the baffled doctor.
Who’s in it. The Good Fairy stars Margaret Sullavan as Luisa Ginglebuscher, Herbert Marshall as Dr. Max Sporum, Frank Morgan as Konrad and Reginald Owen as Detlaff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Good Fairy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Good Fairy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Good Fairy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Good Fairy (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Good Fairy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Good Fairy worth watching?
- The Good Fairy holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Good Fairy?
- The Good Fairy stars Margaret Sullavan, Herbert Marshall, Frank Morgan, Reginald Owen and Eric Blore.
- When was The Good Fairy released?
- The Good Fairy was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.