The Littlest Rebel
“America's Little Sweetheart . . . The Dimpled Darling You Love in the Greatest of Civil War Dramas !”
Synopsis
Virgie Cary's father, a rebel officer, sneaks back to his rundown plantation to see his dying wife and is arrested. A Yankee officer takes pity and sets up an escape. Everyone is captured and the officers are to be executed. Virgie and Uncle Billy beg President Lincoln to intercede.
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Littlest Rebel, The - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-03-25
Top Cast
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Shirley Temple
Virgie Cary
John Boles
Captain Cary
Jack Holt
Colonel Morrison
Karen Morley
Mrs. Cary
Bill Robinson
Uncle Billy
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Sergeant Dudley
Willie Best
James Henry
Frank McGlynn Sr.
Abraham Lincoln
Bessie Lyle
Mammy
Hannah Washington
Sally Ann
Bud Geary
Yankee Sergeant (uncredited)
Matthew Beard
Black Boy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
December 27, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Butler
- Screenplay & Story
- Edwin J. Burke
- Original Score
- Cyril J. Mockridge
- Original Title
- The Littlest Rebel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Butler
Edwin J. Burke, Edward Peple
Cyril J. Mockridge
John F. Seitz
Irene Morra
Department Leadership Roster
David Butler
Director
Edwin J. Burke
Screenplay
Cyril J. Mockridge
Original Music Composer
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
Irene Morra
Editor
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Littlest Rebel
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What is The Littlest Rebel about?
Virgie Cary's father, a rebel officer, sneaks back to his rundown plantation to see his dying wife and is arrested. A Yankee officer takes pity and sets up an escape. Everyone is captured and the officers are to be executed. Virgie and Uncle Billy beg President Lincoln to intercede.
Who directed The Littlest Rebel?
The Littlest Rebel was directed by David Butler.
Who stars in The Littlest Rebel?
The principal cast of The Littlest Rebel includes Shirley Temple, John Boles, Jack Holt, Karen Morley, Bill Robinson.
When was The Littlest Rebel released and how long is it?
The Littlest Rebel was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Littlest Rebel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Littlest Rebel was composed by Cyril J. Mockridge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Littlest Rebel?
The Littlest Rebel holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).