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Overview
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Director:
Writers:
Louisa May Alcott (by)
Sarah Y. Mason (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
24 November 1933 (USA) more
Plot:
Little Women is a "coming of age" drama tracing the lives of four sisters: Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy. During the American Civil War... more | add synopsis
Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 2 wins & 3 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(3 articles)
Jody McCrea
(From Alternative Film Guide. 7 April 2009, 1:41 PM, PDT)
Screen Legend Katharine Hepburn Dies at 96
(From WENN. 30 June 2003)
User Comments:
Beautifully adapted version of the Alcott classic! more (35 total)
Cast
(Complete credited cast)| Katharine Hepburn | ... | Jo | |
| Joan Bennett | ... | Amy | |
| Paul Lukas | ... | Prof. Bhaer | |
| Edna May Oliver | ... | Aunt March | |
| Jean Parker | ... | Beth | |
| Frances Dee | ... | Meg | |
| Henry Stephenson | ... | Mr. Laurence | |
| Douglass Montgomery | ... | Laurie | |
| John Lodge | ... | Brooke (as John Davis Lodge) | |
| Spring Byington | ... | Marmee | |
| Samuel S. Hinds | ... | Mr. March (as Samuel Hinds) | |
| Mabel Colcord | ... | Hannah | |
| Marion Ballou | ... | Mrs. Kirke | |
| Nydia Westman | ... | Mamie | |
| Harry Beresford | ... | Doctor Bangs |
Additional Details
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Runtime:
115 min
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Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (RCA Victor System)
Certification:
UK:U | USA:Approved (PCA #1341-R: 29 August 1935 for re-release) | USA:TV-G (TV rating) | New Zealand:G | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | Chile:TE | USA:Passed (National Board of Review)
Filming Locations:
Lancaster's Lake, Sunland, Los Angeles, California, USA more
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Trivia:
Joan Bennett was pregnant at the time she played Amy. more
Goofs:
Continuity: Position of Jo's legs after falling while fencing changes. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Marmee March:
So you're going to Washington?
Elderly man:
Yes, ma'am; my son is sick in the hospital there.
Marmee March:
Oh, this will be an anxious Christmas for you.
Marmee March:
[finding him a coat] I think this one will do; let's try this. Is it your only son?
Elderly man:
No, ma'am. I had four; two were killed, one is a prisoner.
Marmee March:
[deeply moved] You've done a great deal for your country, sir.
Elderly man:
Oh, not a mite more than I ought, ma'am. I'd go myself if I was any use. Thank you for the overcoat.
Marmee March:
Wait a minute...
Marmee March:
[giving him some money] I hope you find him better.
[...]
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Margot Kidder/The Chieftains (#4.15)" (1979) more
Soundtrack:
Arkansas Traveler more
FAQ
What is the song that Professor Bhaer sings in German to Jo?A Note Regarding Spoilers
Who are the "little women"?
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It's always a wonderful feeling when a film works its wonders on you. LITTLE WOMEN had that effect on me, and I'm not even a fan of these types of stories. This adaptation of the Louisa May Alcott classic has real heart, warmth, and the right amount of sentimentality, amounting to a wonderful film. Katharine Hepburn stars as the tomboyish Jo, a free-spirited young lady who is dying for adventure but craves the time she spends with her sisters. The one that stands out among the four is Beth, a caring, sweet girl with a flair for the piano. If you don't get teary-eyed about her cause, you definitely pass for a curmudgeon. The only complaint I have about this gem is that the last quarter of the film doesn't seem to have the matching effervescence that the rest of the film had. It ends abruptly and off-balance. All qualms aside, this is a genuine classic, filled with great performances and characters you can't help but like. A true family entertainment. Rating: Three stars and a half.