The Little Foxes
Seen it?1941 | 117 min | Drama
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 57 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1941: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 8 Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 57K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by William Wyler
- Bette DavisRegina Hubbard Giddens
- Herbert MarshallHorace Giddens
- Teresa WrightAlexandra "Zan" Giddens
- Richard CarlsonDavid Hewitt
- Dan DuryeaLeo Hubbard
- Patricia CollingeBirdie Hubbard
- Charles DingleBen Hubbard
- Carl Benton ReidOscar Hubbard
- Jessica GraysonAddie
- John MarriottCal