The Little Colonel
“She Has Won An Unconditional Surrender From Every Heart!”
Synopsis
After Southern belle Elizabeth Lloyd runs off to marry Yankee Jack Sherman, her father, a former Confederate colonel during the Civil War, vows to never speak to her again. Several years pass and Elizabeth returns to her home town with her husband and young daughter. The little girl charms her crusty grandfather and tries to patch things up between him and her mother.
Top Cast
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Shirley Temple
Lloyd Sherman
Lionel Barrymore
Colonel Lloyd
Evelyn Venable
Elizabeth Lloyd Sherman
John Lodge
Jack Sherman
Sidney Blackmer
Swazey
Stephen Chase
Hull
William Burress
Dr. Scott
Bill Robinson
Walker
Hattie McDaniel
Becky "Mom Beck" Porter
Geneva Williams
Maria
Frank Darien
Nebler
Robert Warwick
Colonel Gray
Avonne Jackson
May Lily
Nyanza Potts
Henry Clay
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 22, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 9, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Butler
- Screenplay & Story
- William M. Conselman
- Original Title
- The Little Colonel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Butler
William M. Conselman, Anne Fellows Johnston
Department Leadership Roster
David Butler
Director
William M. Conselman
Screenplay
William Lambert
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Little Colonel
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What is The Little Colonel about?
After Southern belle Elizabeth Lloyd runs off to marry Yankee Jack Sherman, her father, a former Confederate colonel during the Civil War, vows to never speak to her again. Several years pass and Elizabeth returns to her home town with her husband and young daughter. The little girl charms her crusty grandfather and tries to patch things up between him and her mother.
Who directed The Little Colonel?
The Little Colonel was directed by David Butler.
Who stars in The Little Colonel?
The principal cast of The Little Colonel includes Shirley Temple, Lionel Barrymore, Evelyn Venable, John Lodge, Sidney Blackmer.
When was The Little Colonel released and how long is it?
The Little Colonel was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Little Colonel?
The Little Colonel holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).