Fairy Princess (1956)

Fairy Princess (1956) poster

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

Director: Margaret Conneely
Genre: Family, Fantasy, Animation
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Country: United States of America
Original Language: en

Themes

Family Animation, Christmas and Holiday Warmth

Keywords

santa claus, stop motion, family, doll, christmas spirit, christmas, chores

More Films by Director: Margaret Conneely
More Films in Genre: Family, Fantasy, Animation

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 & 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
Who directed Fairy Princess?
Fairy Princess was directed by Margaret Conneely.
How long is Fairy Princess?
Fairy Princess has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
What genre is Fairy Princess?
Fairy Princess is a Family, Fantasy, Animation film.
Where was Fairy Princess produced?
Fairy Princess was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Fairy Princess?
The themes of Fairy Princess include: Family Animation, Christmas and Holiday Warmth.