The Little Colonel (1935) - Movie

The Little Colonel (1935)
In 1870s Kentucky, stubborn Col. Lloyd (Lionel Barrymore) becomes estranged from his daughter, Elizabeth (Evelyn Venable), when she elopes with Northerner Jack Sherman (John Lodge). Six years later, when Jack goes prospecting, Elizabeth comes back with her spirited daughter, Lloyd (Shirley Temple). The colonel and Lloyd have a tumultuous meeting but gradually become friends. When Jack returns and the family's future is threatened, Lloyd's spunk and the colonel's obstinacy are put to the test.
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Release Date: 1935

DVD Release Date: March 21st, 2006

PG |1 hr 20 min

Plot Summary

In 1870s Kentucky, stubborn Col. Lloyd (Lionel Barrymore) becomes estranged from his daughter, Elizabeth (Evelyn Venable), when she elopes with Northerner Jack Sherman (John Lodge). Six years later, when Jack goes prospecting, Elizabeth comes back with her spirited daughter, Lloyd (Shirley Temple). The colonel and Lloyd have a tumultuous meeting but gradually become friends. When Jack returns and the family's future is threatened, Lloyd's spunk and the colonel's obstinacy are put to the test.

Cast: Shirley Temple, Lionel Barrymore, Bill Robinson, Evelyn Venable, John Lodge, Sidney Blackmer

Director: David Butler

Genres: Comedy drama

Production Co: Fox Film Corporation

Keywords: Daughter, Moving, Cheeky, Transformation, Deception, Husband, Charming, Family