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The Little Colonel

1935 · 80 min · Director: David Butler

The Little Colonel (1935) is a family drama, directed by David Butler. It stars Shirley Temple and Lionel Barrymore. The 80-minute film holds an audience score of 6.6/10.

What The Little Colonel Is About

After Southern belle Elizabeth Lloyd runs off to marry Yankee Jack Sherman, her father, a former Confederate colonel during the Civil War, vows to never speak to her again. Several years pass and Elizabeth returns to her home town with her husband and young daughter. The little girl charms her crusty grandfather and tries to patch things up between him and her mother.

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What is The Little Colonel about?

After Southern belle Elizabeth Lloyd runs off to marry Yankee Jack Sherman, her father, a former Confederate colonel during the Civil War, vows to never speak to her again. Several years pass and Elizabeth returns to her home town with her husband and young daughter.

Where can I watch The Little Colonel?

The Little Colonel is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Little Colonel?

The Little Colonel runs for 80 minutes (1h 20m).

When did The Little Colonel come out?

The Little Colonel was released in 1935.

Who directed The Little Colonel?

The Little Colonel was directed by David Butler.

Who stars in The Little Colonel?

The Little Colonel stars Shirley Temple, Lionel Barrymore, Evelyn Venable, John Lodge.

What is The Little Colonel's rating?

The Little Colonel holds 7.0/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

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