Five Little Peppers And How They Grew
“YOU ASKED TO MEET ALL OF THEM AGAIN...So here they are”
Synopsis
The first of four films in the "Five Little Peppers" series, based on Margaret Sinclair's popular book, about a widowed mother and her five children. In this one the family inherits co-ownership in a copper mine.
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Top Cast
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Dorothy Peterson
Mrs. Pepper
Edith Fellows
Polly Pepper
Charles Peck
Ben Pepper
Tommy Bond
Joey Pepper
Jimmy Leake
Davie Pepper
Dorothy Ann Seese
Phronsie Pepper
Clarence Kolb
J.H. King
Ronald Sinclair
Jasper King
Leonard Carey
Martin
Harry Hayden
Dr. Spence
Jack Rice
Mr. Barker
Bruce Bennett
Tom - King's Chauffeur
Harry Bernard
Caretaker
Flo Campbell
Woman
Dorothy Comingore
Nurse
Maurice Costello
Hart
Paul Everton
Townsend
Edward LeSaint
Dr. Emery
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 22, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Barton
- Screenplay & Story
- Nathalie Bucknall, Jefferson Parker
- Original Title
- Five Little Peppers And How They Grew
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Barton
Nathalie Bucknall, Jefferson Parker, Margaret Sidney
Henry Freulich
James Sweeney
Jack Fier, Irving Briskin
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Barton
Director
Nathalie Bucknall
Screenplay
Jefferson Parker
Screenplay
Jack Fier
Producer
Henry Freulich
Director of Photography
James Sweeney
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Five Little Peppers And How They Grew
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What is Five Little Peppers And How They Grew about?
The first of four films in the "Five Little Peppers" series, based on Margaret Sinclair's popular book, about a widowed mother and her five children. In this one the family inherits co-ownership in a copper mine.
Who directed Five Little Peppers And How They Grew?
Five Little Peppers And How They Grew was directed by Charles Barton.
Who stars in Five Little Peppers And How They Grew?
The principal cast of Five Little Peppers And How They Grew includes Dorothy Peterson, Edith Fellows, Charles Peck, Tommy Bond, Jimmy Leake.
When was Five Little Peppers And How They Grew released and how long is it?
Five Little Peppers And How They Grew was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 58m.
Is Five Little Peppers And How They Grew based on a book or true story?
Five Little Peppers And How They Grew is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Margaret Sidney".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Five Little Peppers And How They Grew?
Five Little Peppers And How They Grew holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).