I'm still catching funny lines that flew past while I was laughing at something else, and how often can you say that about any comedy? Considering the increased interest in Sturges' work in recent years, and the vast elevation of his standing in the Hollywood Pantheon, it's all the more surprising that this film remains so obscure.Molnár's play tells the story of an amoral young woman named Lu, a theater "usherette" loved by a handsome but poor waiter. The Good Fairy Margaret Sullavan (Actor), Herbert Marshall (Actor), William Wyler (Director, Producer) Directed by Keisuke Kinoshita. And without any guarantee. The film's screenplay was used as the basis for the 1951 Broadway musical Make A Wish. Unfortunately Facebook only allows page administrators to access the comments and likes of a post. The supporting cast is full of the colorful players who used to populate these movies in Hollywood's Golden Age (Alan Hale, Beulah Bondi, Eric Blore, etc.) Merryweather was voiced by Barbara Luddy in Sleeping Beauty and has been voiced by Tress MacNeille since 2005. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? [1] Sturges wrote a scene for a movie-within-the-movie, in which the leading man responds to the leading lady's impassioned pleading with the single word "Go", delivered in varying tones. The Good Fairy was in production from September 13 to December 17, 1934. Successful attorney has his Jewish heritage and poverty-stricken background brought home to him when he learns his wife has been unfaithful. And where Molnár's Max Sporum was a homely man already involved with his secretary, the lawyer in this film is played by debonair Herbert Marshall, the secretary has been eliminated, and eventual romance between Luisa and Max is assured.How much of this plotting was imposed on Sturges by the demands of the censors is irrelevant, ultimately, because he succeeded in imposing his own raffish sensibility onto the material despite the unlikely elements, such as Luisa's almost otherworldly innocence and the entirely benevolent interest shown in her by all of these older men. Marshall is a charming actor who deserves to be better remembered; he had one of the best voices of his day, along with Ronald Colman and George Sanders. A married chorus girl falls in love with a composer. Young, naive Luisa Ginglebusher, who loves fairy tales, leaves the Budapest orphanage to become a movie usherette. This sparkling comedy may well deserve the title of Best Kept Secret of the '30s: it's a delight in every department, yet somehow remains all but unknown, even among film buffs. Leaving the orphanage for a job in the city, Luisa (Sullavan) is a naive young woman who attracts the attention of Konrad (Frank Morgan), a wealthy-but-lecherous meatpacker. A wealthy banker throws his wife's expensive fur coat off the roof of a building; it lands on the head of a stenographer, leading to everyone assuming she is his mistress and has access to his millions. Sullavan is uneasy in the asylum opening as she does not suggest the child. The Good Idea Fairy should be shot on sight if she is seen in your area. A naive girl just out of a cloistered orphanage finds that being a 'good fairy' to strangers makes life awfully complicated. These closeups are so beautiful that they seem worthwhile even if a bit profuse. [15] The play was also the source for the Deanna Durbin film I'll Be Yours in 1947,[16] and Preston Sturges used his screenplay for this film as the basis for the 1951 Broadway musical Make a Wish, which had music and lyrics by Hugh Martin. Uninterested in Konrad's rich gifts, Luisa schemes to be a "good fairy" and divert some of this wealth to poor stranger Dr. Sporum. Apparently his behavior was fueled by alcohol. Christmas; or, The Good Fairy by Harriet Beecher Stowe What a gift to have first appeared on the front page of the Washington, DC newspaper, National ERA on December 26, 1850. Hilarious, charming; movie spoof near beginning is priceless." When Luisa leaves work that evening, Joe (Cesar Romero) a handsome masher, tries to pick her up and refuses to take no for an answer, backing her into a wall and seizing her by the shoulders. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. The film was directed by William Wyler and stars Margaret Sullavan, Herbert Marshall, Frank Morgan and Reginald Owen. She currently serves as a regent of Slumberland as well as a member and second in command of the Power of the Stars. [1][6] Their marriage would last two years. Overview of The Good Fairy, 1935, directed by William Wyler, with Margaret Sullavan, Herbert Marshall, Frank Morgan, at Turner Classic Movies Sullavan conveys the character's innocence without coming off as an idiot, which is no easy trick. Later she performs more surely. 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. In 1935, Preston Sturges adapted the story for the film The Good Fairy. Detlaff interrupts and literally carries her off, threatening to tell Konrad everything and ruin Sporum's new life. He is enchanted, but Detlaff is keeping an eye on his protégée and interferes with the attempted seduction. In Sturges' version Detlaff the waiter (Reginald Owen) is an older man who is protective of Luisa in a fatherly way but not romantically interested, while the rich middle-aged businessman Konrad (Frank Morgan) initially seems to be a horny roué, but turns out to be an old softy. Helen Hayes played "Lu" in a production that ran at Henry Miller's Theater from November 1931 to April 1932, for a total of 151 performances. Diego Brown and the Good Fairy are passionate about being passionate about things. Produced by Maurice Evans and directed by George Schaefer, the show starred Julie Harris, Walter Slezak and Cyril Ritchard. The Good Fairy Preston Sturges has translated Ferenc Molnar's dainty stage comedy for the screen, and has turned out a somewhat vociferous paraphrase. Quick. 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Margaret Sullavan sparkles in The Good Fairy, a charming romantic comedy directed by William Wyler and written by Preston Sturges. Mirabel wins a $5,000 lottery which will enable her to live like a queen in New York. The plot thus skates along very gracefully for an hour and a half over the thinnest possible ice; but in the end Luisa finds riches, happiness and true love without the sacrifice of anything but her time... a wickedly innocent little anecdote which delicately avoids giving offense. ", Title: The censors particularly objected to a scene in which the head of the orphanage explains the "facts of life" to Luisa before she leaves; to the attempted seduction of the girl by Konrad, the millionaire; and to there being a sofa in the room when Lu goes to Konrad's apartment. Luisa goes to see Sporum and to tell him the truth. [5] During filming, director William Wyler and star Margaret Sullavan, for whom writer Preston Sturges had tailored the lead role, clashed frequently, with Sullavan walking off the set several times. Soon she befriends paternal waiter Detlaff and not so paternal Konrad, a meat-packing millionaire. To give her a glimpse of the beautiful world he sees as a waiter in a fine establishment, he gives her an invitation to an exclusive party—and a dancing lesson. The Good Fairy shows up when lonely guys are in need of comfort and provides women for them. Then, on November 25, Wyler and Sullavan eloped to Yuma, Arizona, and got married. In fact Konrad plans to send the "husband" to South America so that he will be free to seduce Luisa. They spend the day together, shopping for him. Detlaff is also furious that she plans to see Konrad again, but she must ensure Sporum's future. [1], In his February 1, 1935, review, New York Times critic Andre Sennwald found much to praise in the film : "When it is hitting its stride... (it) is so priceless that it arouses in one the impertinent regret that it is not the perfect fantastic comedy which it might have been...it proves to be an engaging and often uproariously funny work...it contains some of the most painfully hilarious merriment of the new year... For almost everything that is best in The Good Fairy, you may thank Mr. Morgan's lovely performance..Reginald Owen is quite perfect as the eccentric waiter. The Good Fairy is a 1935 romantic comedy film written by Preston Sturges, based on the 1930 play A jó tündér by Ferenc Molnár as translated and adapted by Jane Hinton, which was produced on Broadway in 1931. She tells him to think of her as if she loved him. The custom-printed silk gown features original illustrations that appear as charcoal pencil drawn over paper. Soon she befriends paternal waiter Detlaff and not so paternal Konrad, a meat-packing millionaire. Can you imagine… Your child racing to the potty without being coaxed? View production, box office, & company info. A chase ensues, and Konrad, Luisa and Detlaff end up in Sporum's rooms, where, weeping, she at last explains, more or less coherently. Uninterested in Konrad's rich gifts, Luisa schemes to be a "good fairy" and divert some of this wealth to poor stranger Dr. Sporum. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. The plot of this movie depends heavily on Luisa's childlike qualities, and probably wouldn't work nearly as well if she were more sophisticated. Was this review helpful to you? Despite complaints that Wyler was taking too much time because of multiple retakes of scenes involving Sullavan, especially close-ups, Sturges was keeping only a day or so ahead of the shooting, writing new scenes and feeding them to Wyler to shoot "off the cuff". All the stats, form and information about race horse - The Good Fairy available at RACING.COM – The first destination for Australian Horse Racing. Delighted with her good deed, she tells Detlaff that now she is someone's good fairy. Detlaff takes her out for sandwiches, and is charmed by her complete innocence. Now sober, he wants to marry her and have children. Herbert Marshall gives perhaps the best comic performance of his career in the unlikely role of impoverished lawyer Max Sporum, a man so delighted by his improved status in life that he waxes eloquent on the subject of a new pencil sharpener. Who could watch The Good Fairy except through the prism of William Wyler's brilliant career to follow? The Good Fairy watches over groups and protects them from those that would harm them. Original theatrical trailer of William Wyler's "The Good Fairy" (1935) starring Margaret Sullavan, Herbert Marshall and Frank Morgan. There were problems between the studio, Universal, and the film's principals. During the World War II housing shortage in Washington, two men and a woman share a single apartment and the older man plays Cupid to the other two. The Good Fairy is a wickedly innocent little anecdote which delicately avoids giving offense. A good fairy that shall be grace and innocence and sunshine that shall smile back in to the sad hearts of the old world that shall spur people on to their best and in that way bring them good luck.” Its popularity grew tremendously and hundreds of “Good Fairy” … William Wyler’s The Good Fairy, penned by Preston Sturges, boasts the quick wit that’s so typical of the screwball comedy, but also a sharply observed critique of predatory masculinity, which defines all but one of the numerous men who flock to the wide-eyed Luisa like moths to a flame. Frank Morgan... makes his points rapidly and surely. When Luisa is given a job as an usherette in a Budapest movie palace, the kindly orphanage director Dr. Schultz (Beulah Bondi), herself somewhat inexperienced, sends the young woman into the world with instructions to do a good deed every day and be friendly to everyone, as well as a little (off screen) advice about the male gender. An executive lets an attractive cook talk him into taking a job as butler. Based on a play by Ferenc Molnár, The Good Fairy is funny and warm, full of richly detailed, eccentric characters brought to life by an ensemble of terrific character actors. 34 of 35 people found this review helpful. [1], Filming had begun before the script had received formal approval from the Hays Office, which objected to some scenes and many lines in the submitted original, but allowed filming to start on assurance from the studio that changes would be made. Thinking he is a waiter, she chides Konrad (Frank Morgan), a meat-packing millionaire, for sitting down with her. From there things get complicated, but it's interesting to note that in Molnár's play the sexually sophisticated Lu acts only as matchmaker (thus, "good fairy") to the three men in her life, successfully pairing off each one with another woman while remaining single herself. The Good Idea Fairy should be shot on sight if she is seen in your area. The Good Fairy is a 1935 romantic comedy film written by Preston Sturges, based on the 1930 play A jó tündér by Ferenc Molnár as translated and adapted by Jane Hinton, which was produced on Broadway in 1931. There she meets Sandro, a bellboy who is really a prince, so she does get to be a queen after all. [13], Before being adapted by Preston Sturges for this film, the Molnár play was presented on Broadway, twice. When Konrad insists on helping her husband professionally -- in hopes of bedding Lu as a reward -- she picks a name out of the phone book at random: Max Sporum. Everybody competes for the title of "good fairy". She wishes she were a real good fairy and could wave a wand and undo everything. The Good Fairy We learned the craft of song at the age of 7 from a second cousin who later went on to change the course of Anglo-Latin American relations. Subscribe Share Share with your friends 1:48:38 The Good Fairy The Good Fairy. Konrad is furious at the sight of the foxine stole, which he says is cheap cat. Reginald Owen... is an excellent foil and contributes some telling pantomime. Lu would prefer to get ahead in the world by taking advantage of her rich (and married) admirer Konrad. She persuades him to buy a bright-colored car and to shave his precious beard. Harriet Beecher Stowe's story reminds us of the importance of carefully considering just the right gift for each recipient, and the joy of seeing their appreciation. [17], Hallmark Hall of Fame presented The Good Fairy on NBC television in 1956. Luisa’s well-meaning lies get her caught between a lecherous businessman, Konrad, and a decent but confused doctor, Max Sporum. "[9], In the April 15, 1935, issue of Maclean's, Ann Ross observed: "It is all about an idealistic little orphan, Luisa, who ... believes that the outer world is simply the setting for a larger fairy tale, and when she suddenly finds herself actually out in it she is delightedly ready to accept sables, cheques and motor cars from a rich, middleaged admirer, looking on them as a fairy gift rather than as a basis for practical negotiation. The direction, scenic design, and cinematography are all first-rate products of the Hollywood studio system in its prime, but despite the uniformly high level of craftsmanship on display I believe most of the credit for this gem rightfully belongs to Preston Sturges, for his witty screenplay. “Good Fairy” clubs sprang up around the world. Although his direction is good, it feels a bit forced; on a project in which a light and effortless hand is needed at the helm, this has the effect of muting some of the comedy. “Good Fairy tries to connect people together,” Scheuer said. MCU fans, here are some streaming picks to watch while you wait for the next episode of "The Falcon and the Winter Solider. Slightly idealistic atmosphere of the original is missing, and in its place is substituted a style of comedy closely akin to slapstick... Picture is fairly peppered with closeups which, delaying production, brought U and the director, William Wyler, to the mat. But it's not that simple... Cummings Pt.2: Working with Capra and West, Fighting Columbia in Court, Garrett Clayton Joins Cast of Sleeping Beauty And Her Winter Knight at The Pasadena Playhouse, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA. [12], As of September 2020, Rotten Tomatoes gives the film an 86 percent fresh rating. The Good Fairy is a charming and delightful comedy that finds director William Wyler operating in Ernst Lubitsch-land -- and seeming a bit uncomfortable doing so. The Good Fairy William Wyler (Director), Margaret Sullavan (Actor), Herbert Marshall (Actor) (Coincidentally, Morgan, who is best remembered for his performance in the title role as The Wizard of Oz a few years later, compares himself to a wizard at one point in a conversation with Luisa.) Your child running to greet you at school or daycare to tell you how well they behaved that day? And we never looked back. Drama. The Good Fairy is an alternate universal counterpart to the Blue Fairy and the godmother of Pinocchio in the Filmation multiverse. Take a look ahead at all the major movie releases coming to theaters and streaming this season. Two school teachers and the man they both love face ruin when a malicious student cooks up a lie. Frank Morgan is delightful as Konrad, the wealthy businessman whose interest in Luisa sets the story in motion and changes everyone's life. The Good Fairy Drawn to Life. Oh, and don't miss the comic high point, a movie-within-a- movie parody that's as funny as anything Sturges ever wrote. Part non-fat dried milk, we demand a lot of our audiences and they usually come up trumps. When a tycoon is accused of murder, the private eye tracking him finds himself roped in as an accessory and attempts to evade police, kidnapping a poetess along the way. The film was directed by William Wyler and stars Margaret Sullavan, Herbert Marshall, Frank Morgan and Reginald Owen. The Hays Office was never much of an impediment to Sturges, anyhow; besides, he slipped a couple of surprisingly risqué lines past the censors here, as he would elsewhere. Comedy, Certificate: Passed Certificate: Passed She calls Sporum on the phone and he is all apologies. As it stands, the film strikes just the right balance between sauciness and sweetness, without too much of either element.Sturges' script is brought to life on screen by a cast of exceptional actors. Full Review. Eventually both Wyler and Sturges were dropped from the studio payroll. A loafer and a manicurist, both planning to marry money, meet and form an uneasy alliance. Gina's Art & Science of Skincare is located in St Petersburg, Florida and offers the best in Signature Skincare, Lash Extensions, Laser Hair Removal, and Beautiful and Natural Permanent Makeup. Directed by Keisuke Kinoshita • 1951 • Japan. [14] A different production, at the Forrest Theater, ran from November 1932 to January 1933, with 68 performances. Uninterested in Konrad's rich gifts, Luisa schemes to be a "good fairy" and divert some of this wealth to poor stranger Dr. Sporum. Written by [5] It was the first film to be booked into Radio City Music Hall without first being previewed. When Konrad goes to the lucky man, poor but honest lawyer Dr. Max Sporum (Herbert Marshall), and promises a 5-year employment contract and a big bonus, Sporum thinks he has been recommended to the millionaire because of his ethical behavior, diligent hard work and integrity. Your child shoving you out the door to go to bed on time? Sofia the First: Sofia • Minimus • Skye During the opening titles of and who make their limited screen time count.I've seen The Good Fairy three times now, and enjoy it more with each viewing. A wealthy mystery writer uses her doctor ex-husband's non-payment of alimony to coerce him into a reconciliation. He thinks she is there to deliver the magnificent new pencil sharpener he has just ordered. He buys her a "genuine foxine" fur stole, the first present she has ever received. Konrad everything and ruin Sporum 's future attractive cook talk him into taking job! 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