Little Men
Originally released in 1940. Little Men is a drama/comedy film. directed by Norman Z. McLeod. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kay Francis, Jack Oakie, and George Bancroft
Synopsis
Jo March and her husband Professor Bhaer operate the Plumfield School for poor boys. When Dan, a tough street kid, comes to the school, he wins Jo's heart despite his hard edge, and she defends him when he is falsely accused. Dan's foster father, Major Burdle, is a swindler in cahoots with another crook called Willie the Fox. When the Plumfield School becomes in danger of foreclosure, the two con men cook up a scheme to save the home.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 29, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
- The Play's The Thing Productions Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Men about?
Jo March and her husband Professor Bhaer operate the Plumfield School for poor boys. When Dan, a tough street kid, comes to the school, he wins Jo's heart despite his hard edge, and she defends him...
Who directed Little Men?
Little Men was directed by Norman Z. McLeod.
How long is Little Men?
Little Men has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Little Men released?
Little Men was released on November 29, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Little Men?
The main cast of Little Men includes Kay Francis, Jack Oakie, George Bancroft, Jimmy Lydon, Ann Gillis.