Fairy Princess
Originally released in 1956. Fairy Princess is a family/fantasy film. directed by Margaret Conneely. At just 7 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Restored to its original glory by the National Film Preservation Foundation back in 2005, this little Christmas film is one of our holiday favorites. Margaret Conneely (Chicago amateur filmmaker & CFA Collection namesake) frames stop-motion animation and trick photography with live action footage to fuel her very own Christmas fairy tale. FAIRY PRINCESS (1956) was Margaret Conneely's most successful amateur film, winning a slew of local awards, and being named one of the Photographic Society of America's 'Ten Best films of 1956.' Conneely's film was also awarded the PSA's 'Harris B. Tuttle Trophy'; named after Eastman Kodak's innovator of the 16mm format, this trophy was awarded annually for the best amateur storytelling film on a family theme. - Chicago Film Archives
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1956
70 years ago
Runtime
0h 7m
7 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairy Princess about?
Restored to its original glory by the National Film Preservation Foundation back in 2005, this little Christmas film is one of our holiday favorites. Margaret Conneely (Chicago amateur filmmaker & ...
Who directed Fairy Princess?
Fairy Princess was directed by Margaret Conneely.
How long is Fairy Princess?
Fairy Princess has a runtime of 0 hours and 7 minutes (7 minutes total).
When was Fairy Princess released?
Fairy Princess was released on January 1, 1956 in theaters.