Question 1

Which actor played both Sherlock Holmes and his creator Arthur Conan Doyle in different films?

Accepted Answer

Peter O'Toole played Arthur Conan Doyle in this film, having previously played Sherlock Holmes in three 1983 films.

Question 2

What real-life connection did the young actresses have to the historical figures they portrayed?

Accepted Answer

Florence Hoath and Elizabeth Earl met Christine Lynch, daughter of the real Frances Griffiths, who was involved in production and believed the fairies were real.

Question 3

Which festivals screened 'FairyTale: A True Story'?

Accepted Answer

The film was shown at the International Film Festival Rotterdam and Toronto International Film Festival in 1997.

Question 4

What was notable about Harvey Keitel's preparation for playing Harry Houdini?

Accepted Answer

Keitel had previously researched Houdini for another film role and incorporated that research into his performance here.

Question 5

What is 'FairyTale: A True Story' based on?

Accepted Answer

It's based on the true story of the Cottingley Fairies, where two children's 1917 photograph was believed by some to be scientific evidence of fairies.

Question 6

What real-life event inspired the film FairyTale: A True Story?

Accepted Answer

The film is based on the true story of the Cottingley Fairies, where two children took a photograph in 1917 that some believed was scientific evidence of fairies.

Question 7

Which actor played Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and what unique connection did he have to the author's work?

Accepted Answer

Peter O'Toole played Arthur Conan Doyle. He had previously played Doyle's creation Sherlock Holmes in three 1983 films.

Question 8

How did Harvey Keitel prepare for his role as Harry Houdini in this film?

Accepted Answer

Harvey Keitel had researched Houdini for a previous film role in Ragtime, which he was recast from, and used that preparation for this film.

Question 9

Which major film festivals featured FairyTale: A True Story?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the International Film Festival Rotterdam and the Toronto International Film Festival in 1997.

Question 10

What was notable about the actresses who played the two children meeting a real-life relative?

Accepted Answer

Florence Hoath and Elizabeth Earl met Christine Lynch, the daughter of the real Frances Griffiths, who was involved in production and believed the fairies were real.

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