Little Miss Marker
Originally released in 1934. Little Miss Marker is a comedy/family film. directed by Alexander Hall. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Shirley Temple, Adolphe Menjou, and Charles Bickford
Synopsis
Big Steve Halloway, gambler and proprietor of New York's Horseshoe Cabaret, is in desperate need of money. He arranges for his fellow bookies, especially Sorrowful Jones, to each pay him $1,000 for his racehorse, Dream Prince, to lose. With all bets being placed at the window, Sorrowful encounters a gambler, having lost $500, wanting to place his bet but unable to come up with $20. Instead, he places his little girl, Marthy Jane, as security, or in bookie's terms a "marker". "Marky", as she comes to be known, winds up under the care of Sorrowful Jones and his lady friend, singer Bangles Carson.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 1, 1934
91 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (24 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Shirley Temple
as Marthy Jane aka 'Marky'
Adolphe Menjou
as Sorrowful Jones
Charles Bickford
as Big Steve Halloway
Dorothy Dell
as Bangles Carson
Warren Hymer
as Sore Toe
Lynne Overman
as Regret
Sam Hardy
as Bennie the Gouge
John Kelly
as Canvas Back
Frank McGlynn Sr.
as Doc Chesley
John Sheehan
as Sun Rise
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- B.P. Schulberg Productions
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Miss Marker about?
Big Steve Halloway, gambler and proprietor of New York's Horseshoe Cabaret, is in desperate need of money. He arranges for his fellow bookies, especially Sorrowful Jones, to each pay him $1,000 for...
Who directed Little Miss Marker?
Little Miss Marker was directed by Alexander Hall.
How long is Little Miss Marker?
Little Miss Marker has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was Little Miss Marker released?
Little Miss Marker was released on June 1, 1934 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Little Miss Marker?
The main cast of Little Miss Marker includes Shirley Temple, Adolphe Menjou, Charles Bickford, Dorothy Dell, Warren Hymer.