The Littlest Rebel
"America's Little Sweetheart . . . The Dimpled Darling You Love in the Greatest of Civil War Dramas !"
Originally released in 1935. The Littlest Rebel is a comedy/drama film. directed by David Butler. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Shirley Temple, John Boles, and Jack Holt
Synopsis
Virgie Cary's father, a rebel officer, sneaks back to his rundown plantation to see his dying wife and is arrested. A Yankee officer takes pity and sets up an escape. Everyone is captured and the officers are to be executed. Virgie and Uncle Billy beg President Lincoln to intercede.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 27, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (30 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Shirley Temple
as Virginia 'Virgie' Cary
John Boles
as Capt. Herbert Cary
Jack Holt
as Col. Morrison
Karen Morley
as Mrs. Cary
Bill Robinson
as Uncle Billy
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
as Sgt. Dudley
Willie Best
as James Henry
Frank McGlynn Sr.
as President Abraham Lincoln
Bessie Lyle
as Mammy
Hannah Washington
as Sally Ann
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Littlest Rebel about?
Virgie Cary's father, a rebel officer, sneaks back to his rundown plantation to see his dying wife and is arrested. A Yankee officer takes pity and sets up an escape. Everyone is captured and the o...
Who directed The Littlest Rebel?
The Littlest Rebel was directed by David Butler.
How long is The Littlest Rebel?
The Littlest Rebel has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was The Littlest Rebel released?
The Littlest Rebel was released on December 27, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Littlest Rebel?
The main cast of The Littlest Rebel includes Shirley Temple, John Boles, Jack Holt, Karen Morley, Bill Robinson.