The Little Colonel
"She Has Won An Unconditional Surrender From Every Heart!"
Originally released in 1935. The Little Colonel is a family/music film. directed by David Butler. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Shirley Temple, Lionel Barrymore, and Evelyn Venable
Synopsis
After Southern belle Elizabeth Lloyd runs off to marry Yankee Jack Sherman, her father, a former Confederate colonel during the Civil War, vows to never speak to her again. Several years pass and Elizabeth returns to her home town with her husband and young daughter. The little girl charms her crusty grandfather and tries to patch things up between him and her mother.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 22, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (35 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Shirley Temple
as Lloyd Sherman
Lionel Barrymore
as Colonel Lloyd
Evelyn Venable
as Elizabeth Lloyd Sherman
John Lodge
as Jack Sherman
Sidney Blackmer
as Swazey
Stephen Chase
as Hull
William Burress
as Dr. Scott
Bill Robinson
as Walker
Hattie McDaniel
as Becky "Mom Beck" Porter
Geneva Williams
as Maria
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fox Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Little Colonel about?
After Southern belle Elizabeth Lloyd runs off to marry Yankee Jack Sherman, her father, a former Confederate colonel during the Civil War, vows to never speak to her again. Several years pass and E...
Who directed The Little Colonel?
The Little Colonel was directed by David Butler.
How long is The Little Colonel?
The Little Colonel has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was The Little Colonel released?
The Little Colonel was released on February 22, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Little Colonel?
The main cast of The Little Colonel includes Shirley Temple, Lionel Barrymore, Evelyn Venable, John Lodge, Sidney Blackmer.