Heidi (1937)
Average Rating: 7.4/10
Reviews Counted: 14
Fresh: 14 | Rotten: 0
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Johanna Spyri's perennial children's favorite Heidi was retailored to the talents of Shirley Temple, resulting in one of her best vehicles. Orphaned early in the proceeding, Heidi is left in the care of her bitter, misanthropic grandfather Adolph Kramer (Jean Hersholt). It doesn't take long before the sweet little child has melted grandpa's hardened heart, and the two "outcasts" become inseparable. But things take a sinister turn when Heidi's cruel and avaricious aunt (Mady Christians) kidnaps
Jan 1, 1937 Wide
Jan 29, 2002
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
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Cast
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Shirley Temple
Heidi -
Jean Hersholt
Adolph Kramer -
Arthur Treacher
Andrew -
Helen Westley
Blind Anna -
Pauline Moore
Elsa -
Thomas Beck
Village Priest -
Mary Nash
Fraulein Rottenmeier -
Sidney Blackmer
Herr Sesemann -
Mady Christians
Aunt Dete -
Sig Rumann
Police Captain -
Marcia Mae Jones
Klara Jesemann -
Delmar Watson
Peter the Goat Boy -
Egon Brecher
Innkeeper -
Christian Rub
Baker -
George Humbert
Organ Grinder -
Greta Meyer
Village Woman
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All Critics (14) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (14) | Rotten (0) | DVD (6)
Like all Shirley Temple stories, Heidi traces the reaction of human wickedness to the Temple dimples; unlike many of them, it has a craftsmanlike dramatic structure.
Top CriticIt's far from being a personal work, but as always with Dwan, it's the best movie imaginable from the limited material at hand.
Classic Shirley Temple film promotes positivity.
Decent film with some inventive scenes, and values that still echo today.
Under Dwan's capable hands, this so-so children's story classic by Johanna Spyri comes out much better than expected.
This classic children's film, expertly directed by Allan Dwan, is wonderfully entertaining, with moppet Temple at her adorable best.
It's depressing material, but Temple's universal warmth and appeal -- as well as Dwan's skill -- make it work.
Call me a sap, but Temple gets to me.
One of Temple's best, thanks to Dwan's lucid direction.
not bad, as Temple fare goes
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Foreign Titles
- Heidi (1937) (DE)
- http://www.showcasecinemas.co.uk/frameme.php?page=/films/heidi.fhtml (UK)
