The Good Fairy
Synopsis
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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Margaret Sullavan
Luisa
Herbert Marshall
Doctor Sporum
Frank Morgan
Konrad
Reginald Owen
The Waiter
Eric Blore
Doctor Metz
Beulah Bondi
Doctor Schultz
Alan Hale
Maurice Schlapkohl
Cesar Romero
Joe
Luis Alberni
The Barber
Ted Billings
Shoeshine Man (uncredited)
Alene Carroll
Girl in Orphanage (uncredited)
June Clayworth
Mitzi, On-Screen Actress (uncredited)
Gino Corrado
Second Barber (uncredited)
Anne Darling
Girl in Orphanage (uncredited)
George Davis
Chauffeur (uncredited)
Mario Dominici
Party Guest (uncredited)
Adolph Faylauer
Party Guest (uncredited)
Gloria Fisher
Girl in Orphanage (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 18, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 21, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Wyler
- Screenplay & Story
- Preston Sturges
- Original Title
- The Good Fairy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Wyler
Preston Sturges, Ferenc Molnár, Jane Hinton
Norbert Brodine
Daniel Mandell
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
William Wyler
Director
Norbert Brodine
Director of Photography
Daniel Mandell
Editor
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Producer
Preston Sturges
Screenplay
Vera West
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Good Fairy
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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.
Who directed The Good Fairy?
The Good Fairy was directed by William Wyler.
Who stars in The Good Fairy?
The principal cast of The Good Fairy includes Margaret Sullavan, Herbert Marshall, Frank Morgan, Reginald Owen, Eric Blore.
When was The Good Fairy released and how long is it?
The Good Fairy was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Good Fairy?
The Good Fairy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).