

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
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Shirley Temple
Kathleen Davis
Herbert Marshall
John Davis
Laraine Day
Martha Kent
Gail Patrick
Lorraine Bennett
Felix Bressart
Mr. Schoner
Nella Walker
Mrs. Farrell
Lloyd Corrigan
Montague Foster
Guy Bellis
Jarvis
Wade Boteler
Policeman
Charles Judels
Manager
Else Argal
Maid
Margaret Bert
Margaret
James Flavin
Moving Man
Monte Collins
Moving Man
Joe Yule
Sign Poster
Paul Godkin
Solo Dancer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
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
Harold S. Bucquet
Mary C. McCall, Jr., Kay Van Riper
Franz Waxman
Sidney Wagner
Conrad A. Nervig
George Haight
Department Leadership Roster
Harold S. Bucquet
Director
Mary C. McCall, Jr.
Screenplay
Conrad A. Nervig
Editor
Sidney Wagner
Director of Photography
George Haight
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Kathleen.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Kathleen.
list2
MovieLens[20K:30K]
shirley temple
All Shirley Temple movies
Similar Titles to Kathleen
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
More Like Kathleen
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.












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.




















