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29 November 1940 (USA) morePlot:
Jo March and her husband Professor Bhaer operate the Plumfield School for poor boys. When Dan, a tough street kid... more | add synopsisUser Comments:
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(Cast overview, first billed only) | Kay Francis | ... | Jo March |
 | Jack Oakie | ... | Willie the Fox |
| George Bancroft | ... | Major Burdle |
| Jimmy Lydon | ... | Dan |
| Ann Gillis | ... | Nan |
| Carl Esmond | ... | Professor Bhaer (as Charles Esmond) |
| Richard Nichols | ... | Teddy |
| Casey Johnson | ... | Robby |
| Francesca Santoro | ... | Bess |
| Johnny Burke | ... | Silas |
| Lillian Randolph | ... | Asia |
| Sammy McKim | ... | Tommy |
| Edward Rice | ... | Demi |
| Anne Howard | ... | Daisy |
| Jimmy Zahner | ... | Jack (as Jimmy Zaner) |
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Although Elsie the Cow is billed 8th playing Buttercup as "'Elsie' - The Moo Girl of the New York World's Fair" in the opening credits, she is billed last (26th) in the end credits, simply as 'Elsie' playing 'Buttercup.' In 1939, she was quite famous, appearing in ads for the Borden Milk Co. moreSoundtrack:
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This one compares relatively well with the other old "Little Women" and "Little Men" movies. It boasts an evenly keeled performance from Jimmy Lydon (as Danny), who handles the material particularly well. Other Louisa May Alcott adaptations err by casting older, and far too cutely made-up, stars as Alcott's young characters. Possibly, due to his relative youth, Mr. Lydon gets less than "star billing". Higher-billed veterans Kay Francis (as Jo March) and George Bancroft (as Major Burdle) provide strong adult support. Ms. Francis' portrayal of an older "Jo" rings true. However, Jack Oakie (as Willie the Fox) has the most enjoyable role. In black-and-white, Nick Musuraca photographs Darrell Silvera's sets quite nicely. Still, the total effect sometimes too cute for comfort.
***** Little Men (1940) Norman Z. McLeod ~ Jimmy Lydon, Kay Francis, Jack Oakie