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The Littlest Rebel

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1935 | 70 min | Comedy, Drama, Family, Music, War

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh, families and history buffs. If you loved The Lion King or Sing 2, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart, intense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 10 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1935: an older pace and style.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    89% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 14K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by David Butler

  • Shirley TempleVirgie Cary
  • John BolesCaptain Cary
  • Jack HoltColonel Morrison
  • Karen MorleyMrs. Cary
  • Bill RobinsonUncle Billy
  • Guinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsSergeant Dudley
  • Willie BestJames Henry
  • Frank McGlynn Sr.Abraham Lincoln
  • Bessie LyleMammy
  • Hannah WashingtonSally Ann