Heidi
"Shirley's A Little Swiss Miss In The Loveliest Story of Her Career !"
Originally released in 1937. Heidi is a drama/family film. directed by Allan Dwan. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Shirley Temple, Jean Hersholt, and Delmar Watson
Synopsis
Heidi is orphaned and her uncaring maternal Aunt Dete takes her to the mountains to live with her reclusive, grumpy paternal grandfather, Adolph Kramer. Heidi brings her grandfather back into mountain society through her sweet ways and sheer love. When Dete later returns and steals Heidi away to become the companion of a rich man's wheelchair-bound daughter, the grandfather is heartsick to discover his little girl missing and immediately sets out to get her back.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 15, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (115 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heidi about?
Heidi is orphaned and her uncaring maternal Aunt Dete takes her to the mountains to live with her reclusive, grumpy paternal grandfather, Adolph Kramer. Heidi brings her grandfather back into mount...
Who directed Heidi?
Heidi was directed by Allan Dwan.
How long is Heidi?
Heidi has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Heidi released?
Heidi was released on October 15, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Heidi?
The main cast of Heidi includes Shirley Temple, Jean Hersholt, Delmar Watson, Marcia Mae Jones, Arthur Treacher.
Is Heidi worth watching?
Heidi has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 115 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.