It's a Wonderful Life
1946 · Drama · Family
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Film / 1997
FairyTale: A True Story
Directed by
Charles Sturridge
In 1917, two children take a photograph, which is soon believed by some to be the first scientific evidence of the existence of fairies. Based on the true story of the Cottingley Fairies.
The story
In 1917, two children take a photograph, which is soon believed by some to be the first scientific evidence of the existence of fairies. Based on the true story of the Cottingley Fairies.
Cast
Florence HoathElsie Wright
Elizabeth EarlFrances Griffiths
Paul McGannArthur Wright
Peter O'TooleSir Arthur Conan Doyle
Harvey KeitelHarry Houdini
Phoebe NichollsPolly Wright
Bill NighyEdward Gardner
Tim McInnernyJohn Ferret, a Reporter
Joseph MayHoudini's Assistant
Peter MullanSergeant Farmer
Anna ChancellorPeter Pan
Lara MorganJean Doyle
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Adam FranksAdrian Doyle
Guy WitcherDenis Doyle
Peter WightNewspaper Editor
Anton LesserWounded Corporal
Bob PeckHarry Briggs
Lynn FarleighMrs. Thornton, the Teacher
David CalderHarold Snelling
Anthony CalfGeoffrey Hodson
Benjamin WhitrowMr. Binley
Barbara HicksCity Woman
Paul PopplewellSecond Soldier
Ina CloughLady Calling to Fairies
Tom SturridgeHab, a Fairy
Tom GeorgesonReporter
Anna BreconElabigathe, a Fairy
Bill StewartChess MC
Mel GibsonFrances' Father (uncredited)
Ali BastianLull, a fairy
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