The Good Fairy [Blu-ray]

Director: William Wyler William Wyler

Overview

In this film, bibulous millionaire Frank Morgan makes a play for usherette Margaret Sullavan, but she fends him off by insisting that a randomly chosen man is her husband. The man chosen at random is attorney Herbert Marshall.

Product Details

Release Date:	01/14/2020
UPC:	0738329237288
Original Release:	1935
Rating:	NR
Source:	Kl Studio Classics
Region Code:	A
Presentation:	[B&W]
Sound:	[DTS 5.1-Channel Surround Sound]
Language:	English
Time:	1:37:00
Sales rank:	32,615

Special Features

Audio commentary by film critic and author Simon Abrams; Theatrical trailer; 1920x1080p

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Margaret Sullavan	Luisa 'Lu' Ginglebuscher
Herbert Marshall	Dr. Max Sporum
Frank Morgan	Konrad
Reginald Owen	Detlaff, the Waiter
Beulah Bondi	Dr. Schultz
Cesar Romero	Joe
Alan Bridge	Doorman,Doorman
George Davis	Chauffeur
Hugh O'Connell	Gas Collector
June Clayworth	Actress
Eric Blore	Dr. Metz
Alan Hale Jr.	Schlapkohl
Luis Alberni	Barber
Torben Meyer	Actor

Technical Credits

Preston Sturges

Henry Henigson	Producer
William Wyler	Director
Preston Sturges	Screenwriter

Editorial Reviews

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. 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. Fortunately, Preston Sturges' screenplay is so full of amusing situations, witty and flavorful dialogue, and finely observed characters that the slightly off-key direction doesn't really matter. The film is also helped immeasurably by the enchanting Margaret Sullavan, whose charm is always laced with just enough acid to keep her characters from becoming vapid or one-dimensional. Sullavan is at her best here, more naïve than in some of her later roles, and a total delight. She is aided by a marvelous supporting cast, with Frank Morgan displaying his usual excellent comic timing and Beulah Bondi and Eric Blore adding their distinctive personalities into the mix. While The Good Fairy is not as frothy and light as it wants to be, it still manages to float along very nicely.