The Chaparral prince

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.

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Credits

producer

Elaine Sperber

production company

Highgate Pictures

director

Mark Cullingham

Duration

00:20:00:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1982

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

Holdings

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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United States, 1982

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