Average Rating: 6.6/10
Reviews Counted: 8
Fresh: 7 | Rotten: 1
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Release Date: Mar 10, 1939 Wide
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Shirley Temple's first Technicolor feature, The Little Princess was inspired by the oft-filmed novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Set in turn-of-the-century England, the film finds Temple being enrolled in a boarding school by her wealthy widowed father (Ian Hunter), who must head off to fight in the Boer War. At first, Temple is treated like royalty; her behavior couldn't be more down to earth, but this preferential treatment foments resentment. When her father is reported killed in the war,
G, 1 hr. 31 min.
Drama, Kids & Family, Musical & Performing Arts, Classics, Comedy
Mar 10, 1939 Wide
Jul 18, 2002
Slingshot Entertainment
All Critics (13) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (1)
Irresistible Shirley Temple showcase vehicle.
Heart tugging Temple with payoff ending
I read the book when I was a kid, and saw the remake, and this movie was pretty good too. It could have been better, though.
September 5, 2010Super Reviewer
Shirley Temple plays a rich girl in an exclusive boarding school, whose father is suddenly killed in the British War. She becomes a pauper and the hateful headmistress has her stripped of all privileges and forces her to work in the kitchen to earn her keep. Temple refuses to believe her father is dead and searches the
July 12, 2010
Super Reviewer
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