The Little Minister
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Synopsis
The stoic, proper Rev. Gavin Dishart, newly assigned to a church in the small Scottish village of Thrums, finds himself unexpectedly falling for one of his parishioners, the hot-blooded Gypsy girl Babbie. A village-wide scandal soon erupts over the minister's relationship with this feisty, passionate young woman, who holds a secret about the village's nobleman, Lord Milford Rintoul, and his role in an increasingly fractious labor dispute.
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Katharine Hepburn
Barbara 'Babbie'
John Beal
Révérend Gavin Dishart
Alan Hale
Rob Daw
Donald Crisp
Docteur McQueen
Lumsden Hare
Tammas Whammond
Andy Clyde
Wearyworld The Policeman
Beryl Mercer
Margaret
Billy Watson
Micah
Dorothy Stickney
Jean
Mary Gordon
Nanny
Frank Conroy
Lord Rintoul
Eily Malyon
Evalina
Reginald Denny
Captain Halliwell
Leonard Carey
Hendry Munn
Herbert Bunston
Mr. Carfrae
Harry Beresford
John Spens
Barlowe Borland
Snecky Hobart
Marion Clayton Anderson
Mrs. McClarity
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 28, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Wallace
- Screenplay & Story
- Jane Murfin, Victor Heerman, Sarah Y. Mason
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- The Little Minister
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Wallace
Jane Murfin, Victor Heerman, Sarah Y. Mason, J.M. Barrie
Max Steiner
Henry W. Gerrard
William Hamilton
Pandro S. Berman
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Wallace
Director
Jane Murfin
Screenplay
Victor Heerman
Screenplay
Sarah Y. Mason
Screenplay
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Henry W. Gerrard
Director of Photography
William Hamilton
Editor
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
Pandro S. Berman
Producer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Little Minister
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Little Minister about?
The stoic, proper Rev. Gavin Dishart, newly assigned to a church in the small Scottish village of Thrums, finds himself unexpectedly falling for one of his parishioners, the hot-blooded Gypsy girl Babbie. A village-wide scandal soon erupts over the minister's relationship with this feisty, passionate young woman, who holds a secret about the village's nobleman, Lord Milford Rintoul, and his role in an increasingly fractious labor dispute.
Who directed The Little Minister?
The Little Minister was directed by Richard Wallace.
Who stars in The Little Minister?
The principal cast of The Little Minister includes Katharine Hepburn, John Beal, Alan Hale, Donald Crisp, Lumsden Hare.
When was The Little Minister released and how long is it?
The Little Minister was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Little Minister?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Little Minister was composed by Max Steiner.
Is The Little Minister based on a book or true story?
The Little Minister is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "J.M. Barrie".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Little Minister?
The Little Minister holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).