Curly Top
Synopsis
Wealthy Edward Morgan becomes charmed with a curly-haired orphan and her pretty older sister Mary and arranges to adopt both under the alias of "Mr. Jones". As he spends more time with them, he soon finds himself falling in love with Mary.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 26, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Cummings
- Screenplay & Story
- Patterson McNutt, Arthur J. Beckhard
- Original Title
- Curly Top
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Cummings
Patterson McNutt, Arthur J. Beckhard
John F. Seitz
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Cummings
Director
Patterson McNutt
Screenplay
Arthur J. Beckhard
Screenplay
John F. Seitz
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Frequently Asked Questions About Curly Top
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What is Curly Top about?
Wealthy Edward Morgan becomes charmed with a curly-haired orphan and her pretty older sister Mary and arranges to adopt both under the alias of "Mr. Jones". As he spends more time with them, he soon finds himself falling in love with Mary.
Who directed Curly Top?
Curly Top was directed by Irving Cummings.
Who stars in Curly Top?
The principal cast of Curly Top includes Shirley Temple, John Boles, Rochelle Hudson, Jane Darwell, Rafaela Ottiano.
When was Curly Top released and how long is it?
Curly Top was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.