The Little Colonel

PG

Released Feb 22, 1935

1h 20m

Comedy

Drama

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80%

Audience Score

1,000+ Ratings

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

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.

Oct 2, 2019

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David Cornelius

DVDTalk.com

Dig past the regrettable signs of the time, and you will find a sparkling entertainment.

Rated: 3.5/5

Mar 28, 2006

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Who could forget "Bojangles" step dance on the stairs with Shirley?

Rated: A

Mar 17, 2004

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Steve D

Formulaic but decent.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/09/23

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andy h

It's simple and standar without as much temple, but it's still a classic.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

The best movie ever made!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Audience Member

cute little movie to enjoy with the family

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Audience Member

one of my fave temple pix is this costume drama set in the ole south

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

i really like shirley temple movies

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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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
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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