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The Little Colonel

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In 1870s Kentucky, stubborn Col. Lloyd (Lionel Barrymore) becomes estranged from his daughter, Elizabeth (Evelyn Venable), when she elopes with Northerner Jack Sherman (John Lodge). Six years later, when Jack goes prospecting, Elizabeth comes back with her spirited daughter, Lloyd (Shirley Temple). The colonel and Lloyd have a tumultuous meeting but gradually become friends. When Jack returns and the family's future is threatened, Lloyd's spunk and the colonel's obstinacy are put to the test.
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Ann Ross Maclean's Magazine 10/02/2019
Shirley Temple's pictures all tend to be pretty much the same... The Little Colonel doesn't vary much from formula except that this time we have Shirley Temple in technicolor. Go to Full Review David Cornelius DVDTalk.com 03/28/2006
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Dig past the regrettable signs of the time, and you will find a sparkling entertainment. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 03/17/2004
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Who could forget "Bojangles" step dance on the stairs with Shirley? Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve D 06/09/2023 Formulaic but decent. See more andy h 05/18/2022 It's simple and standar without as much temple, but it's still a classic. See more 02/01/2019 The best movie ever made! See more 01/31/2018 cute little movie to enjoy with the family See more 03/22/2014 one of my fave temple pix is this costume drama set in the ole south See more 03/30/2013 i really like shirley temple movies See more Read all reviews
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David Butler

Director

Shirley Temple

Miss Lloyd Shermon

Lionel Barrymore

Col. Lloyd

Bill Robinson

Walker

Evelyn Venable

Elizabeth

John Lodge

Jack Shermon
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Synopsis In 1870s Kentucky, stubborn Col. Lloyd (Lionel Barrymore) becomes estranged from his daughter, Elizabeth (Evelyn Venable), when she elopes with Northerner Jack Sherman (John Lodge). Six years later, when Jack goes prospecting, Elizabeth comes back with her spirited daughter, Lloyd (Shirley Temple). The colonel and Lloyd have a tumultuous meeting but gradually become friends. When Jack returns and the family's future is threatened, Lloyd's spunk and the colonel's obstinacy are put to the test.
Director
David Butler
Producer
Buddy G. DeSylva
Distributor
Fox
Production Co
Fox Film Corporation
Rating
PG
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 22, 1935, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Runtime
1h 20m
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