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Five Little Peppers at Home (1940)

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Like the other entries Columbia's "Five Little Peppers" series, The Five Little Peppers at Home is based on characters created by Margaret Sidney. Edith Fellows stars as Polly, the oldest child of the Pepper clan, while her four siblings are portrayed by Dorothy Ann Seers (as Phronsie), Ronald Sinclair (Jasper), Charles Peck (Joey) and Davey (Bobby Larson). This time around, Polly and the kids try to figure out a way to save their mother (Dorothy Peterson) from bankruptcy, with the help of crusty-but-lovable Mr. King (Clarence Kolb). After a slow-moving hour or so, the film picks up tremendously in the final reel when the kids are trapped in a copper mine cave-in, sparking a tension-filled rescue effect. A bit too syrupy sweet for modern tastes, Five Little Peppers at Home is redeemed by the cynical performance of Rex Evans as a sneering butler. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Starring:: Edith Fellows, Dorothy Ann Seese, (more)

Director(s):: Charles Barton

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Synopsis of Five Little Peppers at Home

Like the other entries Columbia's "Five Little Peppers" series, The Five Little Peppers at Home is based on characters created by Margaret Sidney. Edith Fellows stars as Polly, the oldest child of the Pepper clan, while her four siblings are portrayed by Dorothy Ann Seers (as Phronsie), Ronald Sinclair (Jasper), Charles Peck (Joey) and Davey (Bobby Larson). This time around, Polly and the kids try to figure out a way to save their mother (Dorothy Peterson) from bankruptcy, with the help of crusty-but-lovable Mr. King (Clarence Kolb). After a slow-moving hour or so, the film picks up tremendously in the final reel when the kids are trapped in a copper mine cave-in, sparking a tension-filled rescue effect. A bit too syrupy sweet for modern tastes, Five Little Peppers at Home is redeemed by the cynical performance of Rex Evans as a sneering butler. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Complete Cast of Five Little Peppers at Home

Edith Fellows - Polly Pepper
Clarence Kolb - Mr. King
Ronald Sinclair - Jasper
Tommy Bond - Joey
Rex Evans - Martin
Laura Treadwell - Aunt Martha
Spencer Charters - Mr. Shomer
Marin Sais - Neighbor Woman
Jack Rice - Bainbridge
Edward J. Le Saint - Dr. Emery
Ann Doran - Nurse
Bruce Bennett - King's Chauffeur

Dorothy Ann Seese - Phronsie
Dorothy Peterson - Mrs. Pepper
Charles Peck - Ben
Bobby Larson - Davie
Herbert Rawlinson - Decker
Sam Ash - Hartley
Paul Everton - Townsend
Joseph DeStefani - Hart
Tom London - Miner
Richard Fiske - Wilcox Chauffeur
John Dilson - Daniels

Director(s):: Charles Barton

Writer(s):: Harry Sauber

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