Dimples
“CHEERFUL...TEARFUL...TUNEFUL!”
Synopsis
Dimples Appleby lives with her pick-pocket grandfather in 19th century New York City. She entertains the crowds while he works his racket. A rich lady makes it possible for the girl to go legit.
Top Cast
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Shirley Temple
Dimples Appleby
Frank Morgan
Eustace Appleby
Robert Kent
Allen Drew
Helen Westley
Caroline Drew
Stepin Fetchit
Cicero
Astrid Allwyn
Cleo Marsh
Brook Byron
Betty Loring
Berton Churchill
Colonel Loring
Paul Stanton
Mr. St. Clair
Julius Tannen
Hawkins
John Carradine
Richards
Billy McClain
Rufus
Jack Rube Clifford
Tom
Betty Jean Hainey
Topsy
Arthur Aylesworth
Pawnbroker
Leonard Kibrick
Children's Band Member
Walter Weidler
Children's Band Member
George Weidler
Children's Band Member
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 9, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Seiter
- Screenplay & Story
- Nat Perrin, Arthur Sheekman
- Original Title
- Dimples
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Seiter
Nat Perrin, Arthur Sheekman
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Seiter
Director
Nat Perrin
Screenplay
Arthur Sheekman
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dimples
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What is Dimples about?
Dimples Appleby lives with her pick-pocket grandfather in 19th century New York City. She entertains the crowds while he works his racket. A rich lady makes it possible for the girl to go legit.
Who directed Dimples?
Dimples was directed by William A. Seiter.
Who stars in Dimples?
The principal cast of Dimples includes Shirley Temple, Frank Morgan, Robert Kent, Helen Westley, Stepin Fetchit.
When was Dimples released and how long is it?
Dimples was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dimples?
Dimples holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).