Heidi
“Shirley's A Little Swiss Miss In The Loveliest Story of Her Career !”
Synopsis
Heidi is orphaned and her uncaring maternal Aunt Dete takes her to the mountains to live with her reclusive, grumpy paternal grandfather, Adolph Kramer. Heidi brings her grandfather back into mountain society through her sweet ways and sheer love. When Dete later returns and steals Heidi away to become the companion of a rich man's wheelchair-bound daughter, the grandfather is heartsick to discover his little girl missing and immediately sets out to get her back.
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Shirley Temple
Heïdi
Jean Hersholt
Adolph Kramer
Arthur Treacher
Andrews
Helen Westley
Blind Anna
Pauline Moore
Elsa
Thomas Beck
Pastor Schultz
Mary Nash
Fraulein Rottenmeier
Sidney Blackmer
Sesemann
Mady Christians
Dete
Marcia Mae Jones
Klara Sesemann
Delmar Watson
Peter
Egon Brecher
Inn Keeper
George Humbert
Organ Grinder
Sig Ruman
Police Captain
Christian Rub
Baker
Bodil Rosing
Village Woman (uncredited)
Dorothy Vernon
Church Member (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 15, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 29, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Ferris, Julien Josephson
- Original Title
- Heidi
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Dwan
Walter Ferris, Julien Josephson, Johanna Spyri
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Dwan
Director
Walter Ferris
Writer
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Walter Ferris
Screenplay
Julien Josephson
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heidi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heidi about?
Heidi is orphaned and her uncaring maternal Aunt Dete takes her to the mountains to live with her reclusive, grumpy paternal grandfather, Adolph Kramer. Heidi brings her grandfather back into mountain society through her sweet ways and sheer love. When Dete later returns and steals Heidi away to become the companion of a rich man's wheelchair-bound daughter, the grandfather is heartsick to discover his little girl missing and immediately sets out to get her back.
Who directed Heidi?
Heidi was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in Heidi?
The principal cast of Heidi includes Shirley Temple, Jean Hersholt, Arthur Treacher, Helen Westley, Pauline Moore.
When was Heidi released and how long is it?
Heidi was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Is Heidi based on a book or true story?
Heidi is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Johanna Spyri".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heidi?
Heidi holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).