The Little Match Girl
La Petite Marchande d'allumettes
Synopsis
An impoverished girl tries to sell matches on New Year's Eve. Shivering with cold and unable to sell her wares, she sits in a sheltered nook. Striking a match to keep warm, the flame shows her what's beyond.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Renoir
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Renoir, Hans Christian Andersen
- Original Score
- Manuel Rosenthal
- Original Title
- La Petite Marchande d'allumettes
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 38m
- Production Studios
- Jean Tedesco
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Renoir
Jean Renoir, Hans Christian Andersen
Manuel Rosenthal
Jean Bachelet
Jean Renoir, Jean Tedesco
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Renoir
Director
Jean Bachelet
Director of Photography
Jean Renoir
Producer
Jean Tedesco
Producer
Jean Renoir
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Little Match Girl
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What is The Little Match Girl about?
An impoverished girl tries to sell matches on New Year's Eve. Shivering with cold and unable to sell her wares, she sits in a sheltered nook. Striking a match to keep warm, the flame shows her what's beyond.
Who directed The Little Match Girl?
The Little Match Girl was directed by Jean Renoir.
Who stars in The Little Match Girl?
The principal cast of The Little Match Girl includes Catherine Hessling, Eric Barclay, Jean Storm, Manuel Raaby, Amy Wells.
When was The Little Match Girl released and how long is it?
The Little Match Girl was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Little Match Girl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Little Match Girl was composed by Manuel Rosenthal.