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Kathleen

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Twelve year-old Kathleen Davis (Shirley Temple) finds comfort from the loneliness caused by her neglectful father, John (Herbert Marshall), by daydreaming plots against her hated governess. To Kathleen's dismay, John brings home haughty Lorraine Bennett (Gail Patrick) and announces she will be Kathleen's new mother. A medical specialist advises John to have Kathleen see psychologist Dr. Angela Kent (Laraine Day), who immediately sides with Kathleen and concludes that it is John who needs help.

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Elena de la Torre Cine-Mundial 09/11/2019
Shirley has returned to the big screen with her usual enthusiasm. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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ashley h @ashleyhobgood87 05/17/2015 Kathleen is a disappointing film. It is about an adorable charmer begins vying with her father's new girlfriend for her daddy's attention. Shirley Temples and Herbert Marshall give horrible performances. The screenplay is badly written. Harold S. Bucquet did a terrible job directing this movie. I was not impressed with this motion picture. See more 08/13/2014 On of my favorite Temple saves! Temple transitions well in this teenage role and entire cast is great! See more 01/30/2014 Such a great hidden gem! See more 04/13/2011 Temple's first movie 4 MGM after leaving 20th century/fox. See more Read all reviews
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Harold S. Bucquet

Director

Shirley Temple

Kathleen Davis

Herbert Marshall

John Staunton "Johnny" Davis

Laraine Day

Dr. Angela Martha "Angel" Kent

Gail Patrick

Lorraine Bennett

Felix Bressart

Mr. M. Schoner
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Synopsis Twelve year-old Kathleen Davis (Shirley Temple) finds comfort from the loneliness caused by her neglectful father, John (Herbert Marshall), by daydreaming plots against her hated governess. To Kathleen's dismay, John brings home haughty Lorraine Bennett (Gail Patrick) and announces she will be Kathleen's new mother. A medical specialist advises John to have Kathleen see psychologist Dr. Angela Kent (Laraine Day), who immediately sides with Kathleen and concludes that it is John who needs help.
Director
Harold S. Bucquet
Producer
George Haight
Production Co
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Jan 27, 2015
Runtime
1h 28m