Mother Holly facts for kids
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| Directed by | Fritz Genschow |
| Produced by | Fritz Genschow |
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| Music by | Richard Stauch |
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| Editing by | Anneliese Krigar |
| Studio | Fritz Genschow Films |
| Release date(s) | 5 December 1954 |
| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | West Germany |
| Language | German |
Mother Holly or Mother Hulda (German: Frau Holle) is a classic family film from West Germany. It was released in 1954 and directed by Fritz Genschow. The movie brings to life the famous fairy tale Mother Hulda by the Brothers Grimm. It stars Renée Stobrawa, Rita-Maria Nowotny, and Werner Stock. This film was part of a series of fairy tale movies made by Fritz Genschow. It was filmed using a special color process called Agfacolor.
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About the Film
Mother Holly is a beloved German fairy tale movie. It tells the story of two stepsisters, one kind and one lazy. The kind sister is rewarded by Mother Holly for her hard work. The lazy sister, however, learns a different lesson. The film teaches important values like hard work and kindness.
The Story of Mother Hulda
The film is based on the well-known fairy tale Mother Hulda by the Brothers Grimm. In the story, a young girl falls into a well. She finds herself in a magical world. There, she meets Mother Hulda, who is a powerful old woman. Mother Hulda makes it snow on Earth by shaking her feather bed. The girl helps Mother Hulda with her chores. For her hard work, she is rewarded with gold. Her lazy stepsister tries to get the same reward. But because she is lazy, she gets a different, sticky surprise instead!
The Director: Fritz Genschow
Fritz Genschow was a German director. He was famous for making many fairy tale films. He wanted to bring classic stories to life for children. Mother Holly is one of his most popular adaptations. His films often used bright colors and simple storytelling. They were made to entertain and teach young audiences.
Main Characters
The film features a small but important cast. Each actor helps bring the fairy tale characters to life.
- Renée Stobrawa plays Frau Holle (Mother Holly). She is the magical old woman who rewards good deeds.
- Rita-Maria Nowotny plays Goldmarie. She is the kind and hardworking stepsister.
- Erika Petrick plays Pechmarie. She is the lazy and unkind stepsister.
- Werner Stock plays Schwarzer Peter.
Other Cast Members
Many other actors helped make the film special. They played various roles in the magical world and the village.
- Rudi Geske
- Melitta Klefer
- Anneliese Würtz
- Heidi Ewert
- Dagmar Kuckuck
- Gustav Bertram
- Eberhard Fechner
- Kurt Fleck
- Uwe Witt
- Hannes Huben
- Reiner Hengst
- Klaus Pfeifer
