Little Lord Fauntleroy
“The enchanting story of a small boy who inherits an earldom”
Synopsis
Young Cedric Errol and his widowed mother live in genteel poverty in 1880s Brooklyn after the death of his father. Cedric's grandfather, the Earl of Dorincourt, has long ago disowned his son for marrying an American. But after the death of the Earl's remaining son, he decides to accept Cedric as his heir.
Top Cast
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Ricky Schroder
Cedric Errol / Lord Fauntleroy
Alec Guinness
Earl of Dorincourt
Eric Porter
Mr. Havisham
Colin Blakely
Silas Hobbs
Connie Booth
Mrs. Errol
Rachel Kempson
Lady Lorradaile
Gerry Cowper
Mellon
Barry Jackson
Hustings
Antonia Pemberton
Mrs. Dawson
John Southworth
Higgins
Carmel McSharry
Mary
Edward Wylie
Ben Tipton
Tony Melody
Kimsey
Rolf Saxon
Dick Tipton
John Cater
Thomas
Patsy Rowlands
Mrs. Dibble
Ann Way
Miss Smith
Kate Harper
Minna Tipton
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Gold
- Screenplay & Story
- Blanche Hanalis
- Original Score
- Allyn Ferguson
- Original Title
- Little Lord Fauntleroy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Norman Rosemont Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Gold
Blanche Hanalis, Frances Hodgson Burnett
Allyn Ferguson
Arthur Ibbetson
Keith Palmer
Norman Rosemont
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Gold
Director
Norman Rosemont
Producer
Blanche Hanalis
Screenplay
Arthur Ibbetson
Director of Photography
Keith Palmer
Editor
Herbert Westbrook
Production Design
Olga Lehmann
Costume Design
Blanche Hanalis
Writer
Allyn Ferguson
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Lord Fauntleroy
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What is Little Lord Fauntleroy about?
Young Cedric Errol and his widowed mother live in genteel poverty in 1880s Brooklyn after the death of his father. Cedric's grandfather, the Earl of Dorincourt, has long ago disowned his son for marrying an American. But after the death of the Earl's remaining son, he decides to accept Cedric as his heir.
Who directed Little Lord Fauntleroy?
Little Lord Fauntleroy was directed by Jack Gold.
Who stars in Little Lord Fauntleroy?
The principal cast of Little Lord Fauntleroy includes Ricky Schroder, Alec Guinness, Eric Porter, Colin Blakely, Connie Booth.
When was Little Lord Fauntleroy released and how long is it?
Little Lord Fauntleroy was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Little Lord Fauntleroy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Little Lord Fauntleroy was composed by Allyn Ferguson.
Is Little Lord Fauntleroy based on a book or true story?
Little Lord Fauntleroy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frances Hodgson Burnett".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Little Lord Fauntleroy?
Little Lord Fauntleroy holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).