Mother Holly
Frau Holle - Das Märchen von Goldmarie und Pechmarie
Synopsis
The prince’s marshal sends word throughout the land: a seamstress is wanted at the royal court! But neither the widow Berta nor her lazy and wicked daughter, Pitchmarie, can spin—so who will provide the finest yarn in the land? Goldmarie, the kind and hardworking orphan who has come to live with them, must do it! But when her spindle falls into a deep well, she follows it and finds herself in the magical realm of Mother Holly, the weather fairy. There, she carries out her duties with such diligence that she is richly rewarded with gold. Now the lazy Pitchmarie longs for the same fortune, and she, too, enters the service of Mother Holly ...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Podehl
- Screenplay & Story
- Konrad Lustig, Peter Podehl
- Original Score
- Fred Sporer
- Original Title
- Frau Holle - Das Märchen von Goldmarie und Pechmarie
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Schongerfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Podehl
Konrad Lustig, Peter Podehl
Fred Sporer
Hubert Schonger, Ulrich Schonger
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Podehl
Director
Fred Sporer
Original Music Composer
Hubert Schonger
Producer
Konrad Lustig
Writer
Peter Podehl
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mother Holly
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What is Mother Holly about?
The prince’s marshal sends word throughout the land: a seamstress is wanted at the royal court! But neither the widow Berta nor her lazy and wicked daughter, Pitchmarie, can spin—so who will provide the finest yarn in the land? Goldmarie, the kind and hardworking orphan who has come to live with them, must do it! But when her spindle falls into a deep well, she follows it and finds herself in the magical realm of Mother Holly, the weather fairy. There, she carries out her duties with such diligence that she is richly rewarded with gold. Now the lazy Pitchmarie longs for the same fortune, and she, too, enters the service of Mother Holly ...
Who directed Mother Holly?
Mother Holly was directed by Peter Podehl.
Who stars in Mother Holly?
The principal cast of Mother Holly includes Lucie Englisch, Madeleine Binsfeld, Iris Mayer, Alfons Teuber, Rudolf Rhomberg.
When was Mother Holly released and how long is it?
Mother Holly was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Mother Holly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mother Holly was composed by Fred Sporer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mother Holly?
Mother Holly holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).