

The Good Fairy
1935-02-18 · 98 min · ★ 7.1
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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- Directors
- William Wyler
- Production companies
- Universal Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Margaret SullavanLuisa
Herbert MarshallDoctor Sporum
Frank MorganKonrad
Reginald OwenThe Waiter
Eric BloreDoctor Metz
Beulah BondiDoctor Schultz
Alan HaleMaurice Schlapkohl
Cesar RomeroJoe
Luis AlberniThe Barber
Ted BillingsShoeshine Man (uncredited)
June ClayworthMitzi, On-Screen Actress (uncredited)
Gino CorradoSecond Barber (uncredited)
Anne DarlingGirl in Orphanage (uncredited)
George DavisChauffeur (uncredited)
Adolph FaylauerParty Guest (uncredited)
Gavin GordonMeredith, On-Screen Actor (uncredited)
Betty Jean HaineyGirl in Orphanage (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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