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Little Women (1933)

Little Women (1933)
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George Cukor directed this classic adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's sentimental novel with a shimmering lavishness that is a prime example of the classic Hollywood style at its best. The story concerns the lives of four New England sisters -- Jo (Katharine Hepburn), Amy (Joan Bennett), Meg (Frances Dee), and Beth (Jean Parker) -- during the time of the Civil War. Jo desires to leave home to become a writer, but decides to stay to help the family. But Meg announces her plans to get married, so Jo leaves for New York City. As she settles down to a writing career, she meets Professor Fritz Bhaer (Paul Lukas), who helps her with her work. While Jo is away, Amy falls in love and marries Jo's old flame Laurie Laurence (Douglass Montgomery). But Jo is forced to return to New England when she discovers Beth is dying. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

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Starring:
Katharine Hepburn, Joan Bennett, (more)
Director(s):
George Cukor
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
NR
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George Cukor directed this classic adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's sentimental novel with a shimmering lavishness that is a prime example of the classic Hollywood style at its best. The story concerns the lives of four New England sisters -- Jo (Katharine Hepburn), Amy (Joan Bennett), Meg (Frances Dee), and Beth (Jean Parker) -- during the time of the Civil War. Jo desires to leave home to become a writer, but decides to stay to help the family. But Meg announces her plans to get married, so Jo leaves for New York City. As she settles down to a writing career, she meets Professor Fritz Bhaer (Paul Lukas), who helps her with her work. While Jo is away, Amy falls in love and marries Jo's old flame Laurie Laurence (Douglass Montgomery). But Jo is forced to return to New England when she discovers Beth is dying. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
115 mins

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Director(s):
George Cukor
Writer(s):
Sarah Y. Mason, Victor Heerman
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
NR(Child Classic)
Little Women Awards:
  • 1933 - Film Daily - 10 Best Films
  • 1933 - New York Times - 10 Best Films
  • 1933 - Photoplay - Award
  • 1934 - Venice International Film Festival - Best Actress
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Jeff M.

warm story, dealing with sadness. wish they'd done sequels & continued the stories. i saw it in college but this time i enjoyed it on more levels

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Emily S.

This is a classic, whether you know the story of Little Women or not. It's very well-made, although I enjoyed the 1949 and 1994 versions better. This version is less dramatic and more moralistic, but that is more true to the novel than other movie versions have been. It's definitely worth a watch.

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Shelby H.

Definately highly themed toward being a post-Great Depression movie with its repeated emphasis on selflessness and helping out others having a rough time. Also, not only made in black and white, but that is how the acting feels. All the characters (even Katharine Hepburn and I usually love her) are very wooden with very little depth. The final turn off for me was that the man playing Laurie seemed too young while the man playing Professor Baer seemed too old. If you like the dialogue, rent the 1949 version. Similar lines and music but the characters are much more relatable and endearing!

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