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| Genres: | ComedyFamilyDr |
| Starring: | Karen Morley, Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams, Frank McGlynn Sr., Shirley Temple, Jack Holt, Willie Best, John Boles |
| Director(s): | David Butler |
| Country: | USA |
| Year: | 1935 |
| IMDB Rating: | 6.7 |
Shirley Temples father, a rebel officer, sneaks back to his rundown plantation to see his family and is arrested. A Yankee takes pity and sets up an escape. Everyone is captured and the officers are to be executed. Shirley and Bojangles Robinson beg President Lincoln to intercede.
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12 May 2012
"The Littlest Rebel (1935) ... Shirley Temple ... 20th Century Fox (2006)"
20th Century Fox presents "THE LITTLEST REBEL" (released: 22 November 1935) (73mins) (B&W/Color Versions) - Under David Butler (Director), Buddy G. DeSylva (Producer), Edwin H. Burke (Screenwriter), Edward H. Peple (Play Author), Harry Tugend (Screenwriter), John F. Seitz -(Cinematographer), Cyril Mockridge (Musical Direction/Supervision), Irene Morra (Editor), William S. Darling (Art Director), Thomas K. Little (Set Designer), Gwen Wakeling (Costume Designer) - - - - our plot line takes place during the Civil War. Shirley Temple plays Virginia Cary, a young girl who lives in the south with her parents --- Her father is called to the Confederate Army, and tries to sneak back to visit his family --- He's arrested, and a Yankee arranges an escape, but it doesn't work, and they are both arrested and sentenced to death --- But Virginia and Uncle Billy (Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson) a friend of Virginia's, goes to visit President Lincoln and begs him to intervene --- gotta love it when Shirley and Robinson sing "Polly Wolly Doodle" --- take all of in when they do that dance during the scene to make money to see President Lincoln, steps were in sync --- as always another happy ending with Shirley leading the way.the cast includes:Shirley Temple ... Ms. Virginia 'Virgie' CaryJohn Boles ... Capt. Herbert CaryJack Holt ... Col. MorrisonKaren Morley ... Mrs. CaryBill Robinson ... Uncle BillyGuinn 'Big Boy' Williams ... Sgt. DudleyWillie Best ... James HenryFrank McGlynn Sr. ... President Abraham LincolnBessie Lyle ... Mammy RosabelleHannah Washington ... Sally AnnBIOS:1. Shirley TempleDate of Birth: 23 April 1928 - Santa Monica, CaliforniaDate of Death: Still LivingIf you enjoyed this film, check out 20th Century Fox present "The Shirley Temple - America's Sweetheart Collection, Vol. 1" (Heidi/Curly Top/Little Miss Broadway) (Fully Restored/Dolby Digitally Remastered) --- now in COLOR and Glorious Black and White --- In 2004, Shirley Temple teamed with Legend Films to restore, colorize and release her earliest black and white films, as well as episodes of her 1960 television series, The Shirley Temple Storybook Collection --- a patented coloring and remastering process makes her picture perfect charm more vivd than ever --- no one can resist Shirley's charm in all her heart warming films.Hats off and thanks to Barry B. Sandrew Ph.D. (Founder, COO & CTO) and his Legend Films Staff --- looking forward to more high quality releases from the vintage era of the '20s, '30s & '40s --- order your copy now from Amazon where there are plenty of copies available on DVD --- if you enjoyed this title, why not check out Legend Films where they are experts in releasing long forgotten films and treasures to the collector --- all my heroes have been cowboys!Total Time: 73 mins on DVD ~ 20th Century Fox. ~ (3/21/2006)
shirley-girly 12 May 2012
Shirley shines...
Shirley Temple is wonderful as usual in this cute movie. It is a about a little girl, Virgie(Temple)living through the civilwar. Her Father has to go to and fight in the war and is caught as aspy in a Yankee uniform. Virgie and her beloved slave Uncle Billy go topresident Lincon to ask him to let her father out.Shirley shines in this movie, and is especially charming singing thesong 'Those endearing young charms' with a pink bow in her hair. Sheand Uncle Billy do a great tap dance and Shirley shows her amazingtalent. The song 'Polly Wolly Doodle' was really good also.I think that Shirley Temple fans would really enjoy this movie, but ifyou don't really like Shirley this movie could be a little boring.
abrafocus 01 May 2012
One of Shirley Temple's best
I am not a super-duper humongous fan of Shiley Temple, but boy, was shea good child actress. My favorite S.T. movie is "Heidi.", but I thinkthis one is a close second.It takes place during the Civil War. Shiley Temple plays Viginia Cary,a young girl who lives in the south with her parents. Her father iscalled to the Confederate Army, and tries to sneak back to visit hisfamily. He's arrested, and a Yankee arranges an escape. But it doesn'twork, and they are both arrested and sentenced to death. But Virginiaand Uncle Billy, a friend of Virginia's, goes to visit PresidentLincoln and begs him to intervene.This is a classic movie about war, and one that actually has a goodending.My score: 7/10.
30 April 2012
Spun Sugar
This review is from: Shirley Temple: Littlest Rebel [VHS] (VHS Tape) A sweet, heart-warming film about a brave little girl who remains cheerful and optimistic despite her tragic circumstances. It's like watching a children's version of Gone With The Wind, and possibly one of Shirley's best performances. An interesting footnote: the movie does not openly proclaim in which region of the Confederacy it takes place, but there are plenty of hints for the observant:1) Shirely's character name is "Virgie," short for Virginia.2) An opening scene depicts tobacco fields.3) Virgie's father crosses back and forth between enemy lines throughout the movie, hinting at a hotly contested region.4) There are several references to Gen. Lee--who served mostly in Virginia.5) Mr. Cary states that he wishes to take Virgie to stay with her aunt in nearby Richmond.
Neil Doyle 25 April 2012
Fun to watch even if it is politically incorrect...
Shirley Temple's natural way with lines and look of pure enjoyment asshe shares a tap dance routine with Bill Robinson, is reason enough forShirley's fans to want to watch THE LITTLEST REBEL. When these two gointo their dance steps, it's a pure pleasure to watch.Not so pleasurable is treatment of the North and South and the CivilWar, least of all the dim-witted jokes at the expense of the blacks.How far we've come since 1935 is painfully evident throughout much ofthe story and is bound to be something audiences have to overcome ifthey care to enjoy the story.Once again, Shirley's father is handsome John Boles and there areplenty of competent adult performers surrounding her--but make nomistake about it, the film belongs to the little star whose wondrousway with song and dance (and lines) makes her the most precocious andprecious of all the child stars. Her "Polly-Wolly-Doodle" and "TheseEndearing Young Charms" are proof positive of her rare talent.
ccthemovieman-1 25 April 2012
Leaves You Feeling Good
This was the first Shirley Temple movie I ever watched (on VSH....hey,I'm not THAT old) and I still consider it one of her best.That's because it has a great mixture of drama, comedy, song/dance andsuspense. Almost all the characters are likable. The two dances sceneswith Temple and Bill Robinson are excellent....a joy to watch. I don'tknow if Shirley ever looked cuter than in this film. She runs the gamutof emotions in here quite frequently.The 74-minute story never has a lull. John Boles and Karen Moreley arepeople you root for, Willie Best provides good comedy and there is asurprising amount of suspense.Overall, however, this is simply a sweet, sentimental film that leavesyou feeling good after watching it.....and what's wrong with that?
heidi sammon 18 April 2012
Good film
The troubles of the Civil War come home to a little plantation girl whenherfather is arrested and charged with espionage against the Yankees. Only aplea to Mr. Lincoln can save the day.The Littlest Rebel is also a spiritedmusical comedy. Co- starring Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, it's packed withthroughly delightful musical numbers including Shirley's unforgettableversion of "Polly Wolly Doodle".Shirley really is a beautiful little girl.
Leahcurry 17 April 2012
Wonderful but maybe inaccurate
The portrayal of the Civil War is quite good, but the issue of thetreatment of slaves isn't bad here. John Boles and Karen Morley (as Mr.and Mrs. Cary) apparently have about as good a rapport with theirslaves as one would expect. Both do an excellent job, but ShirleyTemple always steals the show. Willie Best is silly as usual (I've seenhim be that in several films, so the "dumb slave" stereotype he seemsto get is merely comic relief--and I'm not being racist, I think he'swonderful!). Billy "Bojangles" Robinson gets the most spotlight besidesShirley, with John Boles close behind. Boles plays a well-knownConfederate spy, but is fascinating when he's quick-thinking andauthoritative, and so tender with Shirley--a bit similar to those that"Uncle Billy" has with her. Jack Holt is also noteworthy as aprincipled Yankee out to capture Cary (as are many more Yanks), but istender-hearted when he meets Shirley that when her Dad is discovered inhis own Yankee uniform, takes a big risk and gives Cary a pass forShirley to get to Richmond. Cary says he'll never let her out of herarms again, and Colonel Morrison (Jack Holt) said, "I don't think mycountry expects me to make war on babies." The value placed on humanlife here is plain in those two lines.
vincentlynch-moonoi 14 April 2012
Can you get past the racism of the era?
That's the big question here. In 2011 (or so), can a viewer get pastthe racism still present in films in 1935 to enjoy an otherwise ratherpleasant movie starring 20th Century Fox's financial savior -- ShirleyTemple. From the very start of the film, the racism in the way theNegroes (the term primarily used in 1935 American life) were portrayedis deplorable. It reminds me of Bing Crosby's "Abraham" number, whichhe does in black-face, in "Holiday Inn"...an otherwise delightfulfilm...what were they thinking????? To be honest, in this film, theracism is so pervasive that I can't get past it. Willie Best'scharacter, in particular, is portrayed in the worst possible light.On the other hand, though still a slave in the film, the danceperformances of Bill "Bojangles" Robinson here shows what a remarkablytalented individual he was. However, his most memorable danceperformance with temple -- the tap dancing on the stairs (a routine heonly taught to two people, one being Temple) -- is in another Templefilm ("The Little Colonel"). Nevertheless, it is Robinson'sperformances here that are the real treasures of this film.The plot (and the happy ending), though somewhat predictable, is quitegood, as are performances by John Boles and Jack Holt as military menon opposite sides. But, once again falling into the racism of the1930s, Shirley Temple does have to end up in black-face. Shame, shame,shame. The scene with Abraham Lincoln and Shirley Temple is quitememorable.If it weren't for the over-the-top racism in this film, I'd give it a"7", because for a 1935 film, the production standards were quite high.But, due to the racism here, I'll demote it to a "4".
14 April 2012
Temple at the top of her game
One of Shirley Temple's first movies for the newly-amalgamated Twentieth Century-Fox Pictures in 1935 was THE LITTLEST REBEL (based on an earlier play by Edward Peple).Set in the South during the Civil War, THE LITTLEST REBEL gave audiences another chance to enjoy Temple in a similarly-themed story to "The Little Colonel" (released earlier in 1935 to great acclaim).In THE LITTLEST REBEL, Shirley Temple plays spunky little Virginia Carey--known as Virgie to her friends. Dearly loved by everybody, Virgie accidentally causes untold tragedy for her father (John Boles), a Confederate soldier, when he's caught sneaking through enemy territory in a bid to see his ill wife (Karen Morley). It looks like curtains for Virgie's Pa, until the enterprising moppet decides to take matters into her own hands...Temple is reunited with her "Curly Top" co-star John Boles, plus Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. Karen Morley and Jack Holt also turn in fine support. The score includes "Polly-Wolly Doodle", "Believe Me", and "Dixie".The DVD includes both B&W and computer-colourised versions of the film.
11 April 2012
Charming but substantive
This review is from: The Littlest Rebel (DVD) This one is full of the famous Shirley Temple charm, and Bill Robinson's unequaled tap routines, against the backdrop of the South at the outbreakof the Civil War. The part played by Mr. Robinson is played with dignity. The story line is well written and the supporting cast is excellent. This one and Heidi are my personal favorites.
10 April 2012
Shirley Temple as Virgie
Virgie, a brave Southern girl with a big heart is caught in a world turned upside down as the Civil War seperates her from her doting father, Captin Cary (John Boles). As a scout for the Confederate army, Cary visits his family's now run down plantation when possible . . . but it becomes more and more dangerous as Union Soldiers tighten their grip on the neighborhood. Mrs. Cary does her best to manage the plantation, with the assistance of their cooporative slaves. Especially fun loving "Uncle Billy", and his hilarious side-kick, "James Henry". But then a battle takes place near their genteel mansion, and they lose their home. Uncle Billy sets off to find his master, and brings him back to his ill wife. While at home, the Union Soldiers come searching for him. Can a sympathising Union Colonel and Virgie with her youthful innocence save him now? Only a visit to Washington can tell. This is one of my favorite Shirley Temple movies. There are several cute song and dance recitals with Shirley and "Mr. Bojangles", and the simple minded "James Henry" provides comic relief for what could otherwise be a depressing movie (war time movies can sometimes be that way). The only dissapointment for me was that John Bole's role as Captin Cary left something to be desired. It was slightly less convincing than in Curly Top. I definately reccomend this.
08 April 2012
ok
Although the plot was not very reasonable, the movie was rescued by temple's ability to sing and dance, and her cute-ness.
08 April 2012
Very good!!!!
I thought it was a very good movie. Shirley's tap dancing and singing made the movie more exciting!!!! Irecommend this movie to anyone!!!!!!
lugonian 31 March 2012
A Child of War
THE LITTLEST REBEL (20th Century-Fox, 1935), directed by David Butler,another agreeable and rewarding motion picture featuring child star,Shirley Temple, teams her once again opposite 1935 co-stars John Boles(CURLY TOP) and Bill "Bojangles" Robinson (THE LITTLE COLONEL).Capitalizing on the success of THE LITTLE COLONEL, set after the CivilWar, THE LITTLEST REBEL, taking place during the war between thestates, finds Temple as a little girl winning the hearts of thosearound her, especially a tough Yankee soldier (Jack Holt) and U.S.President Abraham Lincoln (Frank McGlynn Sr.), with whom she shares hisapple. An old chestnut by Edward Peple that was first staged and laterfilmed during the silent era in 1914, this edition, Temple's last for1935, further demonstrates her as a fine child actress who equallyhandles her lighter and dramatic scenes with conviction and sincerity.The story is set on a Southern plantation where Herbert Cary (JohnBoles) and his wife, Helen (Karen Morley) honor their child, Virginia,better known as Virgie (Shirley Temple), with a birthday party whereshe and her little guests are gathered together with ice cream and cakealong with tap dancing entertainment by Cary's slave/ butler, UncleWillie (Bill Robinson). Shortly afterwards, the party is disrupted bystartling news that war has been declared between the states. Enlistingin the Army, Cary leaves his wife and child under the care of UncleWillie. With Yankee scouts invading their property, Virgie, whileplaying soldier, sling shots Colonel Morrison (Jack Holt), addressingherself as a "confederate." In spite of their differences, Morrison, afather himself, takes an immediate liking to Virgie, later rescuing herfrom the threat of the villainous Sergeant Dudley (Guinn Williams) fornot revealing the whereabouts of her "daddy." After the Cary estate isburned to the ground, causing Mrs. Carey to fall ill and die withinthree weeks time, Cary leaves his post to take Virgie over to Richmondwhere she's to be placed in the care of her Aunt Caroline.Complications arise when Carey is recognized and captured, separatedfrom his daughter, imprisoned along with Morrison for helping him, eachcharged with treason and sentences to be executed.  With 20th-Fox specializing in Southern stories set during, before orafter the Civil War, THE LITTLEST REBEL is a fine example capturingSouthern hospitality and flavor with the reconstruction of plantationsand notable songs from that era including "Swanee River" (by StephenFoster) sung during opening credits; "Turkey in the Straw" (tap danceby Bill Robinson); "Those Endearing Young Charms" (sung by ShirleyTemple); "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child" (by Thomas Mooreand Matthew Locke); "Polly-Wolly Doodle" and "Polly-Wolly-Doodle" (sungby Temple and reprized during closing titles).Of its cast members, Bill Robinson and Willie Best provide lightermoments to their traditional servant roles. Best's performance as ashiftless and comical slave gives the impression that his role as JamesHenry was actually intended for Stepin Fetchit. While Best doesn'timitate Fetchit's comical methods to the extreme, he works wellalongside Robinson as his comic foil doing a brief takeoff in thepopular "Amos and Andy" radio show tradition in the question and answersession where Best asks Robinson: "Why is a shoe called a shoe?" Although portraying their roles through stereotypes, Robinson comesthrough as an intelligent, caring and sensible slave with a talent fordancing. He's very convincing and sincere through his interacting withTemple, which is why they work so well together. John Boles satisfiesas the easy-going father turned soldier and accused spy while KarenMorley, despite of her screen limitations, makes due with her role.Due to controversy in how the black performers are portrayed, cabletelevision revivals of THE LITTLEST REBEL in recent years have beenlimited, though shown frequently at some point on American MovieClassics (1996-1999), the Fox Movie Channel, and availability since the1980s on home video and afterwards DVD either in black and white orcolorized formats. In May 2006, THE LITTLEST REBEL was one of the filmschosen as part of its subject matter of "Black Images on Film" themeco-hosted by author Donald Bogle, where he and host Bob Osbornediscussed the film, performances of Robinson and Best, as well as ascene where Temple gets herself corked up to avoid Yankee soldiers. THE LITTLEST REBEL, along with THE LITTLE COLONEL, were intended asscreen entertainment with no intention to offend, yet something toconsider as a reflection of the times, and how a Civil War story suchas this is seen through the eyes of Virgie Carey, the littlest rebel.(***)
30 March 2012
Littlest Sweetheart
This beautiful Shirley Temple story is simply wonderful-- with lots of songs, dramatic scenes, and dances with Bojangles this VHS is well worth it's pricetag. If your a fan of Shirley or "The Little Colonel" then you'll love this movie! With the wonderful Bojangles(from the The Little Colonel) and James Bole(Curly Top) you'll love this movie.In this film Shirley plays Virgie a very determined, strong-willed girl who lives in the South when the war breaks-- suddenly Virgie is struggling with her mom to survive as her father serves as a spy for the Confederettes-- while have there house pillared by Yankees who routinely visit looking for Shirley's dad. When Shirley's mom tragically dies-- Shirley's dad makes the vow never to have his child "leave his arms again" with the help of a friendly yankee Shirley and her dad make an attempt to go to Richmond to stay with an aunt in her home- only problem getting through yankee lines. When Shirley and her father are captured. Shirley's father and the kind yankee are sentanced to execution. The only way to save them is up to Shirley as she goes to ask Abe Lincoln "You won't let them kill my daddy will you." A heartful and one of my favorite Shirley and Civil War movies of all time. This movie shows off all that talent with her dramatic acting ability, lovable songs, and wonderful dance scenes with one of the greatest dancers of all time. This movie is a keeper to own in your family movie collection. This is a great Civil War story since it dosn't really chose either side of the war and it gives a view that makes you feel in the end no one wins. With great acting and all that talent you can't loose when you buy this treasure! Watch this movie and see America's "Littlest Charmer."
21 March 2012
The Littlest Rebel
Shirley Temple's, "The Littlest Rebel" is fast becoming my favorite dvd in my entire Shirley Temple collection. It not only has Bill "Bojangles" Robinson in it, but also Hattie McDaniel and Steppin'fetchit! The story line is amazing!
21 March 2012
Sweet little movie but very dangerous for it's time
The movie The Littlest Rebel was a very cute, sweet little movie- fun family entertainment. The story of a little ''Southern Belle'', and her mission to rescue her father from the Yankee Troups, and later execution. The plot is pretty standard, Shirley of course is a very cute, and a quite appealing young actress. But the film's message is slippery, even dangerous at times. Incorrectly portraying black slaves as carefree, happy, childlike and ignorant, this movie was one of many which reinforced the South's idea of a ''happy slave.'' This was dangerous considering that at this time segregation and discrimination were rampant in Southern cities. The movie itself is sweet and family-oriented, very worth seeing, but the film is symbolic of a very dangerous system and idea.
abcj-2 13 March 2012
This films value in history is how not to treat people who are different
This is the only Shirley Temple movie that I haven't enjoyed. BillRobinson was a mighty fine dancer. It was fun to see him dance with thevery talented Shirley. Otherwise, the focus was on Shirley as Virgierudely bossing around her slaves for quite a bit of the film. The story had some cute elements and Shirley had some cute moments, butit was some Hollywood dream of the South during the Civil War. Comingfrom Scarlet O'Hara who was known for being spoiled and mean is onething, but using a little girl to glorify bossing slaves as if theywere lower than children, putting her in black face, having the slavechildren march to her orders, having her treat the younger male slaveas if he were a moron for laughs was all sad and not funny to me.Virgie was even rude to her elders that weren't slaves. Sadly, I'm sure all of this was quite funny in the 30's. Shirley, atage 6, was doing what she was told to do to sell movie tickets, butthis was one movie that bothered me although no blame lies with Templeherself but rather with the producers. The South was still very muchsegregated in the 30's,I'm a Southern girl born and bred and was taught to be polite at alltimes to all people of all races unless safety is a concern. Most of myfriends and relatives are more like Melanie Hamilton than ScarletO'Hara, and had Virgie been more like Melanie, then this film wouldhave been more enjoyable. I can't abide anyone of any age being mean toothers for the sake of being cute and especially from the star. Thisfilm's value in history would only be to demonstrate how not to treatpeople who are different and how bad it was for those who were. Thefilm does have a sweet plot, but I couldn't get past the aforementionedelements enough to really care.
spnmike 12 March 2012
This movie is really racist!
Awesome tap dancing but really racist. Shirley Temple in blackface? Allthe little slave girls stammering with affection wanting so badly togive the white master's daughter a birthday present? This moviecompletely propagates the myth of the benevolent slave-holder. Also theJames Henry character is portrayed with such a low IQ its surprisingthat he can breathe, every scene he is in seems to be prompting theaudience to chuckle along at the "ignorant negro". Also, Shirley Templeis weirdly sexualized in this movie. There are scenes where at leastthree different adult males are nestling so closely face to face withthe little girl that it is CREEPY. This movie was recently shown on TCM(Turner Classic Movies),which also just showed "Birth of a Nation"which I think they should change their name to RCM: Racist CrackerMovies, because they show films like these on their network (ergoimplying that they are "classic", whatever that means) withoutpreluding them with any critical discussion on the representation ofracial dynamics in the films.