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6.0 / 10(4 votes)IMDb19411h 28mUnited States of America

Kathleen

“She's twelve and TERRIFIC now”

Synopsis

Kathleen is a twelve-year-old who lives in a big house with a nanny, a butler, maids, no mother and a father who is working most of the time. She dreams of a family with a mother, father and her, and tells everyone that she has such a family. Because of this story, she cannot invite any friends over as they will see that it is not true.

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Shirley Temple ~ Kathleen 1941 ~ Kathleen Sees The Doctor

Type: Clip • Published 2017-01-14

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 18, 1941

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Harold S. Bucquet
Screenplay & Story
Mary C. McCall, Jr.
Original Score
Franz Waxman
Original Title
Kathleen
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 28m
Production Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Harold S. Bucquet

Screenplay & Story

Mary C. McCall, Jr., Kay Van Riper

Original Score & Music

Franz Waxman

Director of Photography

Sidney Wagner

Film Editing

Conrad A. Nervig

Producers

George Haight

Department Leadership Roster

Harold S. Bucquet

Harold S. Bucquet

Director

Mary C. McCall, Jr.

Screenplay

Conrad A. Nervig

Editor

Sidney Wagner

Director of Photography

George Haight

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Kathleen.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kathleen

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

What is Kathleen about?

Kathleen is a twelve-year-old who lives in a big house with a nanny, a butler, maids, no mother and a father who is working most of the time. She dreams of a family with a mother, father and her, and tells everyone that she has such a family. Because of this story, she cannot invite any friends over as they will see that it is not true.

Who directed Kathleen?

Kathleen was directed by Harold S. Bucquet.

Who stars in Kathleen?

The principal cast of Kathleen includes Shirley Temple, Herbert Marshall, Laraine Day, Gail Patrick, Felix Bressart.

When was Kathleen released and how long is it?

Kathleen was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.

Who composed the musical score for Kathleen?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Kathleen was composed by Franz Waxman.