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FairyTale: A True Story (1997)

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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.

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James Collins
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Jean Doyle
Adam Franks ...
Adrian Doyle
Guy Witcher ...
Denis Doyle
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Houdini's Assistant
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Polly Wright
Leonard Kavanagh ...
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Arthur Wright
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Storyline

Based on factual accounts, this is the story of two young girls that, somehow, have the ability to take pictures of winged beings... which certainly causes quite a stir throughout England during the time of the first World War. Everyone, except the girls who think it's quite normal, are excited about this "photographic proof" that fairies exist... even the great Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini pay the girls a visit. Written by BOB STEBBINS <stebinsbob@aol.com>

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Rated PG for brief mild language | See all certifications »
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24 October 1997 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

Istinita vilinska prica  »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

£272,295 (UK) (13 February 1998)

Gross:

£2,164,218 (UK) (10 April 1998)
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The last film of 'Don Henderson'. See more »

Quotes

Judith: Is it true all Africans are cannibals?
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"See the Conquering Hero Comes"
from "Judas Maccabeus"
Composed by George Frideric Handel (as Georg Friedrich Händel)
Arranged by Christopher Blood
Performed by the combined brass ensembles of St. Peter's & St. Oliver's Schools, York
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Just Delightful
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When I saw the average for this film was 6.2 I was uncertain whether I would watch it or not - I am so glad I DID! It was simply delightful and the acting superb, convincing and absolutely fun. I recommend this to anyone who wants to be entertained with a purity and simplicity rarely seen in today's films. It should be rated G and not PG since there was nothing offensive in it and I can't wait to watch it again with my grandson! Peter O'Toole, Harvey Keitel and the little girls made it all so believable. The English scenery, the attention to detail to the time period around 1917 and the entire storyline was wonderful. I recommend this movie to anyone who just wants to believe that there really are fairies. Enjoy!


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