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6.7 / 10(36 votes)IMDbNR19371h 40mUnited States of America

Wee Willie Winkie

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Synopsis

In 1897, little Priscilla Williams, along with her widowed mother, goes to live with her army colonel paternal grandfather on the British outpost he commands in northern India.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Los Angeles, California

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

July 30, 1937

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
John Ford
Screenplay & Story
Ernest Pascal, Julien Josephson
Original Score
Alfred Newman
Original Title
Wee Willie Winkie
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 40m
Production Studios
20th Century Fox

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

John Ford

Screenplay & Story

Ernest Pascal, Julien Josephson, Rudyard Kipling

Original Score & Music

Alfred Newman

Director of Photography

Arthur C. Miller

Film Editing

Walter Thompson

Producers

Darryl F. Zanuck

Department Leadership Roster

John Ford

John Ford

Director

Ernest Pascal

Screenplay

Julien Josephson

Screenplay

Darryl F. Zanuck

Darryl F. Zanuck

Producer

Walter Thompson

Editor

Gwen Wakeling

Costume Design

Arthur C. Miller

Director of Photography

Alfred Newman

Alfred Newman

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Wee Willie Winkie.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wee Willie Winkie

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Wee Willie Winkie about?

In 1897, little Priscilla Williams, along with her widowed mother, goes to live with her army colonel paternal grandfather on the British outpost he commands in northern India.

Who directed Wee Willie Winkie?

Wee Willie Winkie was directed by John Ford.

Who stars in Wee Willie Winkie?

The principal cast of Wee Willie Winkie includes Shirley Temple, Victor McLaglen, C. Aubrey Smith, June Lang, Michael Whalen.

When was Wee Willie Winkie released and how long is it?

Wee Willie Winkie was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.

Who composed the musical score for Wee Willie Winkie?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Wee Willie Winkie was composed by Alfred Newman.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Wee Willie Winkie?

Wee Willie Winkie holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).