The Little Foxes
“Bette Davis stars in the film version of the stage hit, as the ruthless beauty whose ambition spelt the doom of three men”
Synopsis
In 1900, a clan attempts to strike a deal with a Chicago industrialist to get him to build cotton mills in their Deep South town.
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The Little Foxes Official Trailer #1 - Herbert Marshall Movie (1941) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-05
Top Cast
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Bette Davis
Regina Hubbard Giddens
Herbert Marshall
Horace Giddens
Teresa Wright
Alexandra "Zan" Giddens
Richard Carlson
David Hewitt
Dan Duryea
Leo Hubbard
Patricia Collinge
Birdie Hubbard
Charles Dingle
Ben Hubbard
Carl Benton Reid
Oscar Hubbard
Jessica Grayson
Addie
John Marriott
Cal
Russell Hicks
William Marshall
Lucien Littlefield
Manders
Virginia Brissac
Mrs. Hewitt
Terry Nibert
Julia
Henry 'Hot Shot' Thomas
Harold
Charles R. Moore
Simon
Hooper Atchley
Party Guest (uncredited)
Al Bridge
Dawson (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
August 29, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Wyler
- Screenplay & Story
- Lillian Hellman
- Original Score
- Meredith Willson
- Original Title
- The Little Foxes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Wyler
Lillian Hellman, Niven Busch
Meredith Willson
Gregg Toland
Daniel Mandell
Samuel Goldwyn, Herman Shumlin
Department Leadership Roster
William Wyler
Director
Lillian Hellman
Screenplay
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Daniel Mandell
Editor
Gregg Toland
Director of Photography
Meredith Willson
Original Music Composer
Herman Shumlin
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Little Foxes
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What is The Little Foxes about?
In 1900, a clan attempts to strike a deal with a Chicago industrialist to get him to build cotton mills in their Deep South town.
Who directed The Little Foxes?
The Little Foxes was directed by William Wyler.
Who stars in The Little Foxes?
The principal cast of The Little Foxes includes Bette Davis, Herbert Marshall, Teresa Wright, Richard Carlson, Dan Duryea.
When was The Little Foxes released and how long is it?
The Little Foxes was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for The Little Foxes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Little Foxes was composed by Meredith Willson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Little Foxes?
The Little Foxes holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.