Based on a short story by O Henry, it tells the story of frail young Lena, who is hired out by her father to a wicked innkeeper. Lena finds escape in a book of fairy tales about handsome princes who save maidens in distress. When the innkeeper throws the book on the fire, a chain of events is started which proves to Lena that fairy tales can come true. Suitable for middle and upper primary levels.
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
323638
Language
English
Subject categories
Adaptations
Childrens Films
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Childrens Films → Children's films - United States
Literature → Children's literature - Film and video adaptations
Literature → Fairy tales - Film and video adaptations
Literature → Literature
Short films
Short films → Short films - United States
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)