The Good Fairy
William Wyler's sparkling 1930s comedy stars Margaret Sullavan as Luisa Ginglebusher, a young woman who is plucked from an orphanage to become an usherette. At the theatre, she meets Dr. Max Sporum (Herbert Marshall), a lawyer who pretends to be her husband. Luisa wants to help Max get more clients, but instead begins to collect numerous admirers.
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Captures Much about the Mood of the 'Thirties - Iolanthe
I like good films from years ago which communicate with us how folks viewed the world back then. In the American 'thirties, the big concern was survival, ie. money, how to get it, how to keep it... and what sold at the box office was an hour of escape. Both of these elements are here. We have to ignore things which today are politically incorrect, such as attitudes to women (and everyone smoked like a chimney back then). This, too, is history. If you can put your twenty-first century certainties aside, then you will enjoy this zany film.A Sweet Classic and Gem - fairweather
This hilarious comedy about a sweet, innocent orphan girl who ends up over her head trying to do a good deed is so gently and gentlemanly done as to merit family viewing (teen and older). A very enjoyable title, highly recommended. Super acting, funny story, hilarious antics, great resolution. A fun movie and great entertainment. I'm so glad there is zip to see these wonderful, older titles. This classic is very worthwhile. So glad I found it! Thanks zip, for carrying it. :)
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Captures Much about the Mood of the 'Thirties - Iolanthe
I like good films from years ago which communicate with us how folks viewed the world back then. In the American 'thirties, the big concern was survival, ie. money, how to get it, how to keep it... and what sold at the box office was an hour of escape. Both ...A Sweet Classic and Gem - fairweather
This hilarious comedy about a sweet, innocent orphan girl who ends up over her head trying to do a good deed is so gently and gentlemanly done as to merit family viewing (teen and older). A very enjoyable title, highly recommended. Super acting, funny story, ...