Wee Willie Winkie

1937

Wee Willie Winkie

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Movie Info

In this lovely John Ford film, Joyce Williams (June Lang) and her young daughter, Priscilla (Shirley Temple), travel to India to live on a British Army base with Joyce's father, Colonel Williams, Aubrey C. Smith). Once there, sweet, young Priscilla manages to win the love and affection of the soldiers and her curmudgeonly grandfather, and she plays an important role in easing a local rebellion. One of the best Shirley Temple movies, Ford allows her to be sweet without being cloying and moves the action at a good pace. A wonderful cast of some of Hollywood's best supporting actors add charm to this film which is appealing to both children and adults.

Rating:

PG
Genre:

Action & Adventure, Classics, Comedy, Drama, Kids & Family
Directed By:

John Ford
Written By:

Ernest Pascal, Julien Josephson
In Theaters:

Jan 1, 1937 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

May 24, 2005
Runtime:

100 minutes
Studio:

Fox

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Cast

Shirley Temple
as Priscilla Williams

Victor McLaglen
as Sergeant MacDuff

June Lang
as Joyce Williams

C. Aubrey Smith
as Colonel Williams

Michael Whalen
as Coppy

Cesar Romero
as Khoda Khan

Constance Collier
as Mrs. Allardyce

Douglas Scott
as Mott

Gavin Muir
as Captain Bibberbeigh

Willie Fung
as Mohammet Dihn

Brandon Hurst
as Bagby

Lionel Pape
as Major Allardyce

Clyde Cook
as Pipe Major Sneath

Bunny Beatty
as Elsie Allardyce

Lionel Braham
as Major General Hammond

Mary Forbes
as Mrs. MacMonachie

Cyril McLaglen
as Cpl. Tummel

Jack Pennick
as Soldier Guard

George Hassell
as MacMonachie

Pat Somerset
as Capt. Stuart

Hector V. Sarno
as Coach Driver

Noble Johnson
as Sikh Policeman

Scotty Mattraw
as Merchant

Lynn Bari

Louis Vincenot
as African Chieftain

Darryl F. Zanuck

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Critic Reviews for Wee Willie Winkie

All Critics (2) | Fresh (2)

First-rate family adventure tale.

Apr 28, 2008 | Rating: B- | Full Review…

Dennis Schwartz
Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Doesn't ask for much investment and doesn't repay close engagement. Insofar as it meets that goal without seeming stupid or cloying, it's a smashing success.

Jan 15, 2008 | Rating: 7/10 | Full Review…

Tim Brayton
Antagony & Ecstasy

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Audience Reviews for Wee Willie Winkie

Apr 06, 2009

This movie follows the typical "Shirley Temple movie" script and underlying themes. It was enjoyable, but not very distinct.

Sarah P Super Reviewer