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The Little Princess
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The Little Princess

1939-03-17 · 93 min · ★ 6.7

Family · Drama

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

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Directors
Walter Lang
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Shirley TempleShirley TempleSara Crewe
Richard GreeneRichard GreeneGeoffrey Hamilton
Anita LouiseAnita LouiseRose
Ian HunterIan HunterCaptain Crewe
Cesar RomeroCesar RomeroRam Dass
Arthur TreacherArthur TreacherBertie Minchin
Mary NashMary NashAmanda Minchin
Sybil JasonBecky
Miles ManderMiles ManderLord Wickham
Marcia Mae JonesMarcia Mae JonesLavinia
Beryl MercerBeryl MercerQueen
Deidre GaleJessie
Ira StevensErmengarde
E. E. CliveE. E. CliveMr. Barrows
Eily MalyonEily MalyonCook
Clyde CookClyde CookAttendant
Keith HitchcockBobbie
Will StantonWill StantonGroom
Harry AllenHarry AllenGroom
Holmes HerbertHolmes HerbertDoctor

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