Little Women (1933)
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- Passed
- 1h 55min
- Drama, Family
- 24 Nov 1933 (USA)
- Movie
A chronicle of the lives of a group of sisters growing up in nineteenth-century America.
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Awards:
- Won 1 Oscar. Another 3 wins & 3 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Katharine Hepburn | ... |
Jo March
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| Joan Bennett | ... |
Amy March
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| Paul Lukas | ... |
Professor Bhaer
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| Edna May Oliver | ... |
Aunt March
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| Jean Parker | ... |
Beth March
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| Frances Dee | ... |
Meg March
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| Henry Stephenson | ... |
Mr. Laurence
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| Douglass Montgomery | ... |
Laurie
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| John Lodge | ... |
Brooke
(as John Davis Lodge)
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| Spring Byington | ... |
Marmee March
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| Samuel S. Hinds | ... |
Mr. March
(as Samuel Hinds)
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| Mabel Colcord | ... |
Hannah
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| Marion Ballou | ... |
Mrs. Kirke
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| Nydia Westman | ... |
Mamie
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| Harry Beresford | ... |
Doctor Bangs
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Nina Borget | ... |
Housekeeper (uncredited)
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| Francesca Braggiotti | ... |
Dance Teacher (uncredited)
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| Luke Cosgrave | ... |
Old Man (uncredited)
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Florence Enright | ... |
Seamstress (uncredited)
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Harold Entwistle | ... |
Laurence's Butler (uncredited)
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| June Filmer | ... |
Tina (uncredited)
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| Bonita Granville | ... |
Amy's Classmate (uncredited)
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| Dorothy Gray | ... |
Girl at Boarding House (uncredited)
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| Robert 'Buzz' Henry | ... |
Boy (uncredited)
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| Virginia Howell | ... |
War Worker (uncredited)
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| Olin Howland | ... |
Mr. Davis (uncredited)
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Tony Kales | ... |
Boy (uncredited)
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| Marilyn Knowlden | ... |
Amy's Classmate (uncredited)
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| Marina Koshetz | ... |
Flo King (uncredited)
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Lily Lodge | ... |
Lily (uncredited)
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Charles Miller | ... |
Minister (uncredited)
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June Smaney | ... |
Girl (uncredited)
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Mary Wallace | ... |
Boarding House Girl (uncredited)
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Howard Wilson | ... |
Young Man (uncredited)
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Shorty Woods | ... |
Sleigh Driver (uncredited)
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Directed by
| George Cukor | ||
Written by
| Louisa May Alcott | ... | (by) (as Louisa M. Alcott) |
| Sarah Y. Mason | ... | (screen play) & |
| Victor Heerman | ... | (screen play) |
| Del Andrews | ... | (contributing writer) (uncredited) |
| Alfred Block | ... | (contributing writer) (uncredited) |
| Charles Brackett | ... | (contributing writer) (uncredited) |
| Salisbury Field | ... | (contributing writer) (uncredited) |
| David Hempstead | ... | (contributing writer) (uncredited) |
| Jane Murfin | ... | (contributing writer) (uncredited) |
| G.B. Stern | ... | (contributing writer) (uncredited) |
| Wanda Tuchock | ... | (contributing writer) (uncredited) |
| John Twist | ... | (contributing writer) (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Merian C. Cooper | ... | executive producer |
| Kenneth Macgowan | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Max Steiner | ||
Cinematography by
| Henry W. Gerrard | ... | (photographed by) (as Henry Gerrard) |
Film Editing by
| Jack Kitchin | ... | (edited by) |
Art Direction by
| Van Nest Polglase | ||
Set Decoration by
| Ray Moyer | ... | (uncredited) |
Costume Design by
| Walter Plunkett | ... | (costumes by) |
Makeup Department
| Elmer Armstrong | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
| Mel Berns | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
| William Ely | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
| Jean Woodhall | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Wallace Fox | ... | unit manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Edward Killy | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
| John Lodge | ... | associate director (uncredited) (unconfirmed) |
| Mortimer Offner | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Hobe Erwin | ... | settings |
| George Peckham | ... | assistant propman (uncredited) |
| Charles Sayers | ... | props (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Frank H. Harris | ... | recordist |
| Victor B. Appel | ... | recording assistant (uncredited) |
| George D. Ellis | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
| Ellis Fesler | ... | recording assistant (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Harry Redmond Jr. | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Harry Redmond Sr. | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ernest Bachrach | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| S.H. Barton | ... | chief electrician (uncredited) |
| Tom Clement | ... | chief grip (uncredited) |
| Robert De Grasse | ... | second camera (uncredited) |
| George E. Diskant | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Mike Fitzgerald | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Guy Gilman | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
| Mike Graves | ... | assistant grip (uncredited) |
| J. Merry | ... | best boy (uncredited) |
| John Miehle | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
| Emily Perkins | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Bernhard Kaun | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Gale Evans | ... | script clerk (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Del Andrews | ... | production associate |
| Eddie Arden | ... | double (uncredited) |
| Francesca Braggiotti | ... | instructor: ballroom dancing (uncredited) |
| Dorothy Dawson | ... | production secretary (uncredited) |
| S. Barret McCormick | ... | advertising coordinator (uncredited) |
| Elizabeth McGaffey | ... | researcher (uncredited) |
| Robert Sisk | ... | director of advertising and publicity (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures (presents)
Distributors
- RKO Radio Pictures (1933) (United States) (theatrical) (as RKO Radio Pictures Corporation)
- Epoca (1992) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2012) (Canada) (DVD) (4 film set)
- Warner Home Video (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2012) (United States) (DVD) (4 film set)
- The Criterion Channel (2019) (United States) (digital)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Little Women is a "coming of age" drama tracing the lives of four sisters: Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy. During the American Civil War, the girls father is away serving as a minister to the troops. The family, headed by thier beloved Marmee, must struggle to make ends meet, with the help of their kind and wealthy neighbor, Mr. Laurence, and his high spirited grandson Laurie.
Written by Liza Esser |
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| Taglines | Acclaimed Universally as One of the Finest Pictures in History of the Screen! (Print Ad- Buffalo Courier-Express, ((Buffalo, NY)) 8 December 1933) See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $424,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Katharine Hepburn asked costume designer Walter Plunkett to copy a dress her maternal grandmother wore in a tintype photograph. See more » |
| Goofs | In the Christmas play when the prop tower falls down Jo says everything is all right, her lips aren't moving. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in David O. Selznick: 'Your New Producer' (1935). See more » |
| Soundtracks | The Girl I Left Behind Me See 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. Elderly man: Thank you, ma'am. God bless you; merry Christmas. Merry Christmas! Marmee March: Merry Christmas! See more » |