The Littlest Rebel

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The Littlest Rebel

PG

1935

1h 13m

Musical

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As the Civil War begins, Confederate officer Herbert Carey (John Boles) joins his regiment, leaving behind his wife and young daughter, Vergie (Shirley Temple), in the care of their slave, Uncle Billy (Bill Robinson). Union forces, led by Col. Morrison (Jack Holt), soon take over the Carey home, unaware that Herbert visits secretly whenever he can. Although Vergie proudly resists Morrison's kindness, when Herbert is caught and accused of spying, she turns to the colonel for help.

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Ann Ross

Maclean's Magazine

It isn't a very realistic description of the Civil War... However, it gives Shirley and Bill Robinson, at present the screen's most popular combination, a chance to get together over long stretches and do their specialties.

Aug 12, 2019

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Susan Granger

www.susangranger.com

Rated: 3/5

Apr 15, 2007

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

An unenlightened Civil War pic that is all charm and winsome despite its patronizing racial attitudes.

Rated: B-

May 15, 2006

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David Cornelius

DVDTalk.com

Even without the race problems, it's not that great a tale.

Rated: 1.5/5

Mar 28, 2006

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 3/5

Sep 4, 2005

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Eric Lurio

Greenwich Village Gazette

Bojangles is great! So's Shirley

Rated: 3/5

Dec 26, 2003

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Great film for kids to see/

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Funny and original musical, Shirley Temple Black is so sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Shirley Temple is wonderful as usual in this cute movie. It is a about a little girl, Virgie(Temple)living through the civil war. Her Father has to go to and fight in the war and is caught as a spy in a Yankee uniform. Virgie and her beloved slave Uncle Billy go to president Lincon to ask him to let her father out. Shirley shines in this movie, and is especially charming singing the song 'Those endearing young charms' with a pink bow in her hair. She and Uncle Billy do a great tap dance and Shirley shows her amazing talent. The song 'Polly Wolly Doodle' was really good also. I think that Shirley Temple fans would really enjoy this movie, but if you don't really like Shirley this movie could be a little boring.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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steve d

Really uncomfortable.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

blatant caricatures mar this Shirley Temple vehicle. Her star power is evident, her adorableness will make you smile, but modern audiences will justifiably wince at the blackface.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

Don't listen to low-scoring trolls. This movie is great!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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David Butler

Director

Shirley Temple

Virgie Cary

John Boles

Capt. Herbert Cary

Jack Holt

Col. Morrison

Bill Robinson

Uncle Billy

Guinn "Big Boy" Williams

Sgt. Dudley

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Synopsis

As the Civil War begins, Confederate officer Herbert Carey (John Boles) joins his regiment, leaving behind his wife and young daughter, Vergie (Shirley Temple), in the care of their slave, Uncle Billy (Bill Robinson). Union forces, led by Col. Morrison (Jack Holt), soon take over the Carey home, unaware that Herbert visits secretly whenever he can. Although Vergie proudly resists Morrison's kindness, when Herbert is caught and accused of spying, she turns to the colonel for help.

Director: David Butler
Production Co: Twentieth Century Fox
Rating: PG
Genre: Musical
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Runtime: 1h 13m

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