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Heidi (1937)

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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

G, 1 hr. 28 min.

Drama, Kids & Family, Classics

Directed By: Allan Dwan

Written By: Walter Ferris, Julien Josephson

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1937 Wide

On DVD: Jan 29, 2002

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment

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Cast

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

Critic Reviews for Heidi

All Critics (13) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (13) | 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.

December 5, 2008 Full Review Source: TIME Magazine

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TIME Magazine

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It's far from being a personal work, but as always with Dwan, it's the best movie imaginable from the limited material at hand.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Chicago Reader

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Dave Kehr

Chicago Reader

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Decent film with some inventive scenes, and values that still echo today.

July 7, 2010 Full Review Source: Classic Film and Television

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Michael E. Grost

Classic Film and Television

Under Dwan's capable hands, this so-so children's story classic by Johanna Spyri comes out much better than expected.

April 10, 2008 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

This classic children's film, expertly directed by Allan Dwan, is wonderfully entertaining, with moppet Temple at her adorable best.

December 19, 2006 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide

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TV Guide's Movie Guide

It's depressing material, but Temple's universal warmth and appeal -- as well as Dwan's skill -- make it work.

October 3, 2005 Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Combustible Celluloid

Call me a sap, but Temple gets to me.

March 16, 2004 Full Review Source: Apollo Guide

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Ian Waldron-Mantgani

Apollo Guide

One of Temple's best, thanks to Dwan's lucid direction.

March 26, 2003 Comment

Jeffrey M. Anderson

San Francisco Examiner

not bad, as Temple fare goes

July 29, 2002 Comment

James Sanford

Kalamazoo Gazette

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My first Shirley Temple film, and very likely my last. I cannot for the life of me figure out the appeal of Shirley Temple. I find her cloying and irritating, and unlike many, I don't think she sings or dances very well. But since "Heidi" was one of my favorite books as a child, I thought I'd give it a chance . I loved

May 16, 2007

Cindy I

Super Reviewer

Heidi is The Pride of Switzerland.

December 2, 2009

Wahida K

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