Fairy Tale - A True Story | 
| Director: Charles Sturridge Actors: Paul Mcgann, Florence Hoath, Elizabeth Earl, Harvey Keitel, Jason Salkey Studio: Paramount Category: DVD
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Rating: 85 reviews Sales Rank: 5633
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd, Widescreen, Ntsc Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled) Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Region: 1 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 99 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: PARD050544D ISBN: 079219411X UPC: 973605054436 EAN: 9780792194118 ASIN: B0000AUHQR
Theatrical Release Date: October 24, 1997 Release Date: November 11, 2003 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Amazon.com When her father is declared missing in action during World War I, Elsie Wrigth (Florence Hoath) goes to live in England with her cousin Frances Griffiths (Elizabeth Earl) for whom the topic of fairies is forbidden. Immediately, the girls discover the winged creatures in the garden and photograph them for Frances's startled parents. This leads to another kind of adventure for the girls. They become the toasts of London as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Peter O'Toole) and Harry Houdini (Harvey Keitel), who have seen the photographs, escort them around town. Mildly villainous reporters chase the girls and curious spectators invade their garden after the pictures are printed publicly. Although fairies are the visible subjects, the enchanting video is really about faith. Frances's parents (Phoebe Nicholls and Paul McGann) recently lost their son, Joseph, who had originally discovered the fairies and would like to think he may be an angel. Sir Arthur also lost his son and is courted by clairvoyants who claim they can talk to the boy. Elsie waits patiently for her father to come home, although it appears hopeless that he will. Harry Houdini is an illusionist but acts against the fraudulent claims of greedy mediums and the like. They are all touched by a need to truly believe in what remains hidden. The story is very loosely based on an early 20th-century controversy involving the real Frances and Elsie who faked pictures of fairies similar to the ones in the video. The real girls never confessed, but the video suggests the manner in which the real life photos may have been produced. --Margaret Griffis
Product Description Two children in 1917 take a photograph believed by some to be the first scientific evidence of the existence of fairies. Based on a true story. Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 03/28/2006 Starring: Harvey Keitel John Bradley Run time: 99 minutes Rating: Pg Director: Charles Sturridge
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Takes my children away to another world June 24, 2009 reader (USA) I have three children at home who live this film. We have watched it many, many times. I highly recommend it to children.
Little Faeries June 11, 2009 Sandra M. Thomas (Milford, CT) I have seen this movie over and over again and am still enchanted. I now really believe there are faeries and this movie is charming.
A treat for your imagination. June 5, 2009 Bob Christiaansen This story is for one and all regardless of your age. It is nicely presented and allows one's imagination to take a short but enjoyable trip. This is one of those stories that should be passed on to additional generations! Bob C.
Fairy Tale - A True Story May 19, 2009 N. Dunning This is a wonderful family movie with true emotional issues; great imaginary special effects and a wonderful twist at the end. Loved it!
Fairy Tale - A True Story April 19, 2009 Beth Roberts Evason (Virginia) This is a wonderful story with a lively cast of characters and many actors you will recognize. This a story for young and old and you will begin to look at your garden differently in hopes of seeing the faries who live there! The rememberance is that there are energies workng for you and with you all the time whether you are aware of them or not.
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