China's Little Devils
“Out of the raging heart of China storms the first story of these reckless young guerillas...”
Synopsis
In this propaganda film, a courageous group of Chinese children risk their lives to assist downed American pilots escape the ruthless Japanese oppressors.
Top Cast
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Harry Carey
Doc Temple
Paul Kelly
Big Butch Dooley
'Ducky' Louie
Little Butch Dooley
Gloria Ann Chew
Betty Lou
Hayward Soo Hoo
Little Joe Doakes
Jimmie Dodd
Eddie
Ralph Lewis
Harry
Philip Ahn
Farmer
Richard Loo
Colonel Huraji
Wing Foo
Captain Subi
Jean Wong
Nurse
Fred Mah
Patrick
Nancy Hsueh
Baby
Oie Chan
Farmer's wife
Aen-Ling Chow
Daughter
Chin Kuang Chow
Little Devil
Francis Jung Jr.
Son
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 27, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Monta Bell
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel Ornitz, David Diamond
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- China's Little Devils
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Monta Bell
Samuel Ornitz, David Diamond
Dimitri Tiomkin
Harry Neumann
Dan Milner, Richard C. Currier
Grant Withers
Department Leadership Roster
Monta Bell
Director
Samuel Ornitz
Writer
Grant Withers
Producer
Dan Milner
Editor
Richard C. Currier
Editor
Harry Neumann
Director of Photography
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About China's Little Devils
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is China's Little Devils about?
In this propaganda film, a courageous group of Chinese children risk their lives to assist downed American pilots escape the ruthless Japanese oppressors.
Who directed China's Little Devils?
China's Little Devils was directed by Monta Bell.
Who stars in China's Little Devils?
The principal cast of China's Little Devils includes Harry Carey, Paul Kelly, 'Ducky' Louie, Gloria Ann Chew, Hayward Soo Hoo.
When was China's Little Devils released and how long is it?
China's Little Devils was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for China's Little Devils?
The original motion picture soundtrack for China's Little Devils was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for China's Little Devils?
China's Little Devils holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).