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Feathertop (1961)
Director: Dean Whitmore
Cast: Jane Powell, Hugh O'Brian, Hans Conried, Cathleen Nesbitt
Runtime55 min
RatingNR
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When Madame Eau Charme, a social-climbing witch, fails to receive an invitation to the Governor's Ball, the most prestigious event of the season, she becomes angered and plots a dreadful revenge against the Governor. She brings a scarecrow (named Feathertop) to life and sets him on a quest to break the heart of Julie Balfour, the Governor's beloved daughter.
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Feathertop, the 1961 fantasy film directed by Dean Whitmore, has not received widespread critical attention or major awards recognition. While its ratings on sites like IMDb are not available, the film's premise of a witch bringing a scarecrow to life to break a governor's daughter's heart suggests it may have found a niche audience as a family-friendly fantasy musical.
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Directed by Dean Whitmore in 1961, Feathertop is a delightful blend of fantasy and music that brings to life a charming scarecrow character on a quest to break the heart of the Governor's daughter. With an engaging performance by Jane Powell and a whimsical, family-friendly tone, this film will delight fans of classic fantasy and lighthearted musicals.
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"Feathertop" is a short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne, first published in 1852. The moral tale uses a metaphoric scarecrow named Feathertop and its adventure to offer the reader a conclusive lesson about human character. It has since been used and adapted in several other media forms, such as opera and theatre.
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