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The Good Fairy (1935)

1935-02-18 · 1h 38m · EN
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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.

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.

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William WylerDirector

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Margaret SullavanMargaret SullavanLuisa GinglebuscherHerbert MarshallHerbert MarshallDr. Max SporumFrank MorganFrank MorganKonradReginald OwenReginald OwenDetlaffEric BloreEric BloreDr. MetzBeulah BondiBeulah BondiDr. SchultzAlan HaleAlan HaleMaurice SchlapkohlCesar RomeroCesar RomeroJoeLuis AlberniLuis AlberniThe BarberJune ClayworthJune ClayworthMitzi, on-screen actressGino CorradoGino CorradoSecond Barber (uncredited)Anne DarlingAnne DarlingSchoolgirl in Orphanage (uncredited)

Keywords

OrphanBased on play or musicalBlack and whiteBudapest, hungaryGood deedGood deed doerUsherette

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Genre affinityComedy · RomanceTheme affinityOrphan · Based On Play Or Musical · Black And WhiteMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedyEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference114082

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What is The Good Fairy 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.

How long is The Good Fairy?

The Good Fairy has a runtime of 98 minutes.