The Littlest Rebel (1935)

User Rating:

6.7/10   

Director:

David Butler

Writers:

Edwin J. Burke (writer)
Edward Peple (play)

Release Date:

22 November 1935 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Family | War

Tagline:

America's Little Sweetheart . . . The Dimpled Darling You Love in the Greatest of Civil War Dramas !

Plot:

Shirley Temple's father, a rebel officer, sneaks back to his rundown plantation to see his family and is arrested...

Plot Keywords:

Plantation | Father | Homefront | American Civil War | Protection

Cast

Shirley Temple	...	Virginia 'Virgie' Cary
John Boles	...	Capt. Herbert Cary
Jack Holt	...	Col. Morrison
Karen Morley	...	Mrs. Cary
Bill Robinson	...	Uncle Billy
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams	...	Sgt. Dudley (as Guinn Williams)
Willie Best	...	James Henry
Frank McGlynn Sr.	...	President Abraham Lincoln
Bessie Lyle	...	Mammy Rosabelle
Hannah Washington	...	Sally Ann

Runtime:

70 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Canada:G (Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Quebec) (video rating) (1994) | UK:PG (video rating) (1989) | UK:U (original rating) | Australia:G | USA:PG (1994)

Company:

Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation

Trivia:

Both John Boles and Bill Robinson nearly drowned while trying to cross a raging, fifteen-foot river for an escape scene that was cut from the film.

Quotes:

Capt. Herbert Cary, aka 'Master Cary': You remember how Mommy always taught you never to tell a lie?
Virginia 'Virgie' Cary: I never have, Daddy.
Capt. Herbert Cary, aka 'Master Cary': And Mommy's proud of you for it, but if those Yankees should come in here, you've got to tell a lie.
Virginia 'Virgie' Cary: You want me to tell a lie?
Capt. Herbert Cary, aka 'Master Cary': Just this once for Daddy. And in a case like this, it really isn't a lie. If they should ask you, you must tell them that I was here but I left an hour ago and you saw me cross the river. Be brave and do this for me, dear.
Virginia 'Virgie' Cary: Daddy, would General Lee want me to tell that lie?
Capt. Herbert Cary, aka 'Master Cary': Yes, dear.
Virginia 'Virgie' Cary: All right, then, I'll tell a whopper!

Movie Connections:

Featured in Hidden Hollywood: Treasures from the 20th Century Fox Film Vaults (1997) (TV)

Soundtrack:

Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms

Go get em Captain Curry and Virgie.

I loved this movie. I think I'm wearing out this video by constantly watching it. I love John Boles. Next to Cary Grant, he has to be the most handsome actor during the thirties. His voice just sends chills up my spine. He played a great father figure then. I think what makes him so sexy and unique is that mustache. Clark Gable had the mustache, but John's is much sexier. Shirley Temple was just absolutely wonderful in this movie. She's great in every movie. But seeing her playing besides John, makes it even better. I also liked "Bogangles" Robinson. His talent should always be recognized. He was a great dancer, and great humanitarian. I also enjoyed the song Polly Wolly Doodle all day. The most compassionate scene is when Captain Curry came home to see his wife before she died. It made me cry. I will always like when Vergie and Uncle Billy sing Polly Wolly doodle, and when they do that dance during the scene to make money to see President Lincoln. Nana Nana Na na na. Na na na na na na na. The dancing was great with Uncle Billy and Vergie. The steps were in sync. Love ya'll