Ferenc Molnár wrote The Good Fairy, originally A jó tündér, in 1930. The English translation by Jane Hinton was presented on Broadway, with another production later that year. In 1935, Preston Sturges adapted the story for the film The Good Fairy. The film's screenplay was used as the basis for the 1951 Broadway musical Make A Wish. The Good Fairy tells the story of a woman who must face the consequences of pretending to be someone she is not.
Adaptations (2)
The Good Fairy has been adapted into 2 films, from 1935 to 1947. The most recent is I'll Be Yours (1947).
The Good Fairy1935 · film · 98 min · dir. William Wyler · IMDb ↗IMDb7.588%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.
