

Little Miss Smiles
Synopsis
The Jewish Aaronson family lives in simple neighborhoods in the ghetto of a big city. Esther spreads the sun with her smile and when her mother goes blind and is taken to hospital, she takes on the role of head of the family.
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January 15, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Myra Kelly, Dorothy Yost, John Stone
- Original Title
- Little Miss Smiles
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford
Myra Kelly, Dorothy Yost, John Stone
David Abel
Department Leadership Roster
John Ford
Director
David Abel
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Little Miss Smiles.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Miss Smiles
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Little Miss Smiles about?
The Jewish Aaronson family lives in simple neighborhoods in the ghetto of a big city. Esther spreads the sun with her smile and when her mother goes blind and is taken to hospital, she takes on the role of head of the family.
Who directed Little Miss Smiles?
Little Miss Smiles was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in Little Miss Smiles?
The principal cast of Little Miss Smiles includes Shirley Mason, Gaston Glass, George B. Williams, Martha Franklin, Arthur Rankin.
When was Little Miss Smiles released and how long is it?
Little Miss Smiles was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is Little Miss Smiles based on a book or true story?
Little Miss Smiles is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Myra Kelly".
