The Littlest Rebel (1935)

Shirley Temple's father, a rebel officer, sneaks back to his rundown plantation to see his family and is arrested. A Yankee takes pity and sets up an escape. Everyone is captured and the ... See full summary »

Director:

David Butler

Writers:

Edwin J. Burke (screen play) (as Edwin Burke), Edward Peple (from the play by)

Stars:

Shirley Temple, John Boles, Jack Holt

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Shirley Temple	...	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.	...	Abraham Lincoln
Bessie Lyle	...	Mammy
Hannah Washington	...	Sally Ann

Storyline

Shirley Temple's father, a rebel officer, sneaks back to his rundown plantation to see his family and is arrested. A Yankee takes pity and sets up an escape. Everyone is captured and the officers are to be executed. Shirley and "Bojangles" Robinson beg President Lincoln to intercede.

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Plot Keywords:

remake | black stereotype | abraham lincoln character | father | plantation | 

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Taglines:

THE WHOLE WORLD WILL WANT TO HUG HER! See Shirley singing,dancing, laughing...tear-stains on her cheeks, too! (Print Ad- Union-Recorder, ((Milledgeville, Ga.)) 5 March 1936)

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Family | Musical | War

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Certificate:

Approved

Did You Know?

Trivia

In one scene Shirley Temple disguises herself as a black child using boot polish; a controversial act by modern standards, this was not uncommon in early Hollywood films.

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Goofs

When the Union soldiers are caught looting, the commanding officer orders them to be flogged. The US Army according to the "History of the United States Army" stopped flogging at the beginning of the Civil War in 1861--this scene is obviously later in the war as Union forces are occupying the south.

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Quotes

Col. Morrison: And how is the littlest rebel of them all?
Virginia 'Virgie' Cary: Just fine, Mr. Yankee, thank you!

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Alternate Versions

Also available in a computer colorized version.

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Connections

Featured in M*A*S*H: Bulletin Board (1975)

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Soundtracks

Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms
(1808) (uncredited)
Music Traditional
Lyrics by Thomas Moore
Played on a music box and Sung by Shirley Temple

User Reviews

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

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 December 1935 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Pequena Rebelde

Filming Locations:

20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Twentieth Century Fox

Technical Specs

Runtime:

73 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Noiseless Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1