The Little Princess
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Synopsis
A little girl goes in search of her father who is reported missing by the military during the Second Boer War.
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The Little Princess (1939) HD Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-01-08
Top Cast
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Shirley Temple
Sara Crewe
Richard Greene
Geoffrey Hamilton
Anita Louise
Rose
Ian Hunter
Captain Crewe
Cesar Romero
Ram Dass
Arthur Treacher
Bertie Minchin
Mary Nash
Amanda Minchin
Sybil Jason
Becky
Miles Mander
Lord Wickham
Marcia Mae Jones
Lavinia
Beryl Mercer
Queen
Deidre Gale
Jessie
Ira Stevens
Ermengarde
E. E. Clive
Mr. Barrows
Eily Malyon
Cook
Clyde Cook
Attendant
Keith Hitchcock
Bobbie
Will Stanton
Groom
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 17, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Lang
- Screenplay & Story
- Ethel Hill, Walter Ferris
- Original Score
- Charles Maxwell, Cyril J. Mockridge, Herbert W. Spencer
- Original Title
- The Little Princess
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Lang
Ethel Hill, Walter Ferris, Frances Hodgson Burnett
Charles Maxwell, Cyril J. Mockridge, Herbert W. Spencer
Arthur C. Miller, William V. Skall
Louis R. Loeffler
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Lang
Director
Ethel Hill
Screenplay
Walter Ferris
Screenplay
Arthur C. Miller
Director of Photography
William V. Skall
Director of Photography
Louis R. Loeffler
Editor
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Little Princess
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What is The Little Princess about?
A little girl goes in search of her father who is reported missing by the military during the Second Boer War.
Who directed The Little Princess?
The Little Princess was directed by Walter Lang.
Who stars in The Little Princess?
The principal cast of The Little Princess includes Shirley Temple, Richard Greene, Anita Louise, Ian Hunter, Cesar Romero.
When was The Little Princess released and how long is it?
The Little Princess was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Little Princess?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Little Princess was composed by Charles Maxwell, Cyril J. Mockridge, Herbert W. Spencer.
Is The Little Princess based on a book or true story?
The Little Princess is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frances Hodgson Burnett".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Little Princess?
The Little Princess holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).