Little Miss Marker
Synopsis
Big Steve Halloway, gambler and proprietor of New York's Horseshoe Cabaret, is in desperate need of money. He arranges for his fellow bookies, especially Sorrowful Jones, to each pay him $1,000 for his racehorse, Dream Prince, to lose. With all bets being placed at the window, Sorrowful encounters a gambler, having lost $500, wanting to place his bet but unable to come up with $20. Instead, he places his little girl, Marthy Jane, as security, or in bookie's terms a "marker". "Marky", as she comes to be known, winds up under the care of Sorrowful Jones and his lady friend, singer Bangles Carson.
Top Cast
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Shirley Temple
Marthy Jane aka 'Marky'
Adolphe Menjou
Sorrowful Jones
Charles Bickford
Big Steve Halloway
Dorothy Dell
Bangles Carson
Warren Hymer
Sore Toe
Lynne Overman
Regret
Sam Hardy
Bennie the Gouge
John Kelly
Canvas Back
Frank McGlynn Sr.
Doc Chesley
John Sheehan
Sun Rise
Frank Conroy
Dr. Ingalls
Ernie Adams
Bettor (uncredited)
Edward Earle
Marky's Father (uncredited)
James Burke
Detective Reardon (uncredited)
Mildred Gover
Bangles' Maid Sarah (uncredited)
Willie Best
Dizzy Memphis (uncredited)
Garry Owen
Grinder (uncredited)
Huey White
Eddie (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Hall
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Hellman, William R. Lipman, Gladys Lehman
- Original Score
- Ralph Rainger
- Original Title
- Little Miss Marker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- B.P. Schulberg Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Hall
Sam Hellman, William R. Lipman, Gladys Lehman, Leo Robin, Damon Runyon
Ralph Rainger
Alfred Gilks
William Shea
B.P. Schulberg
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Hall
Director
Sam Hellman
Screenplay
William R. Lipman
Screenplay
Gladys Lehman
Screenplay
B.P. Schulberg
Producer
Alfred Gilks
Director of Photography
William Shea
Editor
Eugene Joseff
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Miss Marker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Little Miss Marker about?
Big Steve Halloway, gambler and proprietor of New York's Horseshoe Cabaret, is in desperate need of money. He arranges for his fellow bookies, especially Sorrowful Jones, to each pay him $1,000 for his racehorse, Dream Prince, to lose. With all bets being placed at the window, Sorrowful encounters a gambler, having lost $500, wanting to place his bet but unable to come up with $20. Instead, he places his little girl, Marthy Jane, as security, or in bookie's terms a "marker". "Marky", as she comes to be known, winds up under the care of Sorrowful Jones and his lady friend, singer Bangles Carson.
Who directed Little Miss Marker?
Little Miss Marker was directed by Alexander Hall.
Who stars in Little Miss Marker?
The principal cast of Little Miss Marker includes Shirley Temple, Adolphe Menjou, Charles Bickford, Dorothy Dell, Warren Hymer.
When was Little Miss Marker released and how long is it?
Little Miss Marker was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Little Miss Marker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Little Miss Marker was composed by Ralph Rainger.