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Still from The Little Foxes — The Little Foxes (1941) — William WylerPhotographed by Gregg Toland

Poster for The Little Foxes

William Wyler

The Little Foxes

English / 1941 / 1h 57m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.81/5·11.1K ratings·2.3K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

In 1900, a clan attempts to strike a deal with a Chicago industrialist to get him to build cotton mills in their Deep South town.

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Directed by William Wyler
Position 8
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Starring Bette Davis
Position 14
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Additions: December 2019
Position 31

Credits

Crew

DirectorWilliam Wyler

WriterLillian Hellman

CinematographerGregg Toland

ComposerMeredith Willson

EditorDaniel Mandell

ProducerSamuel Goldwyn, Herman Shumlin

Cast

Bette Davisas Regina Hubbard Giddens

Herbert Marshallas Horace Giddens

Teresa Wrightas Alexandra "Zan" Giddens

Richard Carlsonas David Hewitt

Dan Duryeaas Leo Hubbard

Patricia Collingeas Birdie Hubbard

Charles Dingleas Ben Hubbard

Carl Benton Reidas Oscar Hubbard

Jessica Graysonas Addie

John Marriottas Cal

Russell Hicksas William Marshall

Lucien Littlefieldas Manders

Virginia Brissacas Mrs. Hewitt

Terry Nibertas Julia

Henry 'Hot Shot' Thomasas Harold

Charles R. Mooreas Simon

Hooper Atchleyas Party Guest (uncredited)

Al Bridgeas Dawson (uncredited)

Tex Driscollas Bank Customer (uncredited)

Jesse Gravesas Headwaiter (uncredited)

The Little Foxes (1941) | Criteria