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The Little Princess (1939) | Criteria

Still from The Little Princess — The Little Princess (1939) — Walter LangPhotographed by Arthur C. Miller and William V. Skall

Poster for The Little Princess

Walter Lang

The Little Princess

English / 1939 / 1h 33m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Comedy Family

Letterboxd: 3.45/5·4.9K ratings·708 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A little girl goes in search of her father who is reported missing by the military during the Second Boer War.

Included in
December 2021
Position 32

Credits

Crew

DirectorWalter Lang

WriterWalter Ferris, Ethel Hill

CinematographerArthur C. Miller, William V. Skall

ComposerCharles Maxwell, Cyril J. Mockridge, Herbert W. Spencer

EditorLouis R. Loeffler

Cast

Shirley Templeas Sara Crewe

Richard Greeneas Geoffrey Hamilton

Anita Louiseas Rose

Ian Hunteras Captain Crewe

Arthur Treacheras Bertie Minchin

Mary Nashas Amanda Minchin

Cesar Romeroas Ram Dass

Miles Manderas Lord Wickham

Marcia Mae Jonesas Lavinia

Beryl Merceras Queen Victoria

Deidre Galeas Jessie

Ira Stevensas Ermengarde

E. E. Cliveas Mr. Barrows

Eily Malyonas Cook

Clyde Cookas Attendant

Keith Hitchcockas Bobbie

Will Stantonas Groom

Harry Allenas Groom

Holmes Herbertas Doctor

Evan Thomasas Doctor