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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
Available Quality: DivX, DVD, iPod
IMDB Rating: 6.7 out of 10 (462 votes)
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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ccthemovieman-1 (21 May 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?
Lime (20 May 2012)
Horribly racist--Shirley&Bojangles brilliant--difficult to watch
Where to start...?Made in 1935, this bizarre story of the Civil War is told upside down.It's difficult to imagine what the studio was thinking when it madethis film. I wonder what the movie-going public thought at the time. Ican't imagine people north of the Mason-Dixon line would haveappreciated it very much. Perhaps the studio was pandering to aSouthern audience who was still smarting from the reality that theirway of life was forever altered by the Civil War--and this filmrecreates (or perpetuates) a fantasy of the South's lovely, gentile wayof life, in which everyone knew his place, and it all worked just fine. In any case, in this movie, confederates and white Southerners aredepicted as noble, intelligent, kind, good, and very much entitled toowning slaves. They are presented as quick-witted, distinguished, andmorally superior to the Northerners. Not one of them has a Southernaccent. Northerners/Yankees, on the other hand, are made out to be dumb,vulgar, cruel, and inhumane--inexplicably oppressing the kindlyConfederates. As viewers we're astonished when one of the bedeviledNorthern Aggressors (some Southerners *still* in 2005 refer to theCivil War as the War of Northern Aggression) cuts Shirley's father abreak and helps him out.The slave characters are drawn 2 ways. The first is being sonumb-skulled, mush-mouthed, and knuckle-dragging as to appear mentallyretarded--and it's clear that this grotesque caricature is supposed tobe screamingly funny. It's not. It's stomach-churn-caliber material.The second way slaves are depicted is just brimming with love for theirmassahs, beside themselves with delight in their obedience to them--andeven worse, trying to subvert the bad Yankees, since the slaves don'twant to be freed.Shirely Temple's black face disguise, her masquerading as a"pickinniny" (a small black slave child) is one of the more repugnantthings I've ever seen in a movie.Almost as bad is her character's regard for the slaves as idiotchildren--scolding them when she sees them stepping out of line(shaking her adorable little finger at them) and alternately treatingthem like her cute little pets.A very uncomfortable film to watch. And aside from the dreadful racisthistorical context--oddly enough--Shirley Temple is quite glorious andthe musical numbers are lively and fun.
(19 May 2012)
love it!
This review is from: The Littlest Rebel (DVD) when i was little i always watched the shirley temple movies and i still do
jootes-garland (19 May 2012)
Shirley's not just an Orphan...It's great!
This film is absolutely my favorite of all Shirley Temple films I'veever seen.Why? Shirley's not just an Orphan(as in most of her films)that isadored by everybody and is adopted by a happy family at the end. Thisfilm is certainly a family film, that can be watched by kids and byadults with no doubts. It has a heart-warming story, that teaches howwas the relationship between the Yankees and the other ones(sorry can'tremember the name right now), and how the racism at the thirties was,of course it's not directly shown in the movie. And the scene whenVirgie(Temple) meets the President Lincoln is such a sweetie(that sceneis very remembered over here, it's in a very famous book too).And, as in almost all of her movies, Shirley shows her sweet smiles,dances with Bill Robinson and sings one of her cutest songsever!(Polly-Wolly-Doodle).Anyway, Shirley is sweet as always and giving a great performance!
(18 May 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.
abcj-2 (18 May 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.
Neil Doyle (15 May 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.
(15 May 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.
jimdrum1 (05 May 2012)
good story, suspense, heartwarming. Shirley is a wow
I just finished watching this film with my 7 year old daughter and I amutterly astonished at this young girls gifts. Being a "Mr. Mom", I havecome to know what a little girl is capable of, mine as well asneighborhood children, and I can say that young Shirley was far morethan just exceptional in many ways. This film certainly puts her to thetest and she comes through with flying colors. Her beauty iscaptivating and her natural charm is startling. Her line delivery isperfect. When faced with bad news, watch as she slowly girds herself toreceive it. It's as though she truly believes it herself and cannotcontain her emotions. When tears finally fly, it's hard to not want toreach through the screen and comfort her, especially when she ispleading her case to President Lincoln. As a professional musician I am astonished at her near perfectexecution of complex syncopated dance routines with Bill Robinson. Itis evident that she is really having fun during these numbers andsurely was an attentive student. When she sings, her voice, althoughnot a trained voice (thank goodness) is right on pitch. It is anatural, pleasant voice, free of any coaching. She really sings thelyric, (something that most "pro" singers could stand a lesson in) andnot just the song. I never really stopped to listen to "Believe me ifall these endearing young charms" but her non-treatment forced me tohear it. It's a very touching song. How I would enjoy a chat with her to pick her brain. She really was a"perfect storm" as child stars go and I will certainly be screeningmore of her films....for my...AHEM...daughter, of course.
(05 May 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."
Ben_Cheshire (01 May 2012)
This film says more about North America in the 1930's than it does about the Deep South in the 1860's.
The thing which is racist about the film is not that it sets out toshow anything evil about the black people - Shirley seems to be quitefond of her slaves, unless of course they do something wrong - but inthe subtle way it suggests there was nothing wrong with the situationthe Deep South was in before the civil war.The black people are not only less intelligent than the whites (noticethe girl so dumb she can't even remember a single line her mother toldher to memorise to impress the young white child star - or perhapsshe's just so nervous in the presence of the superior species that shecan't remember), but they're completely happy being enslaved.They absolutely love being told what to do by the six year oldlandowner's daughter, and the neighbourhood slaves just wait around foryoung Shirley to lavish some attention on them.The thing I most regret about the film was that they forced the blacksto dance and entertain their white hosts like a bunch of chainedelephants or circus freaks.Its always a bad sign when the civil war is portrayed as a distruptionto the desired state of affairs, as it is here and in Gone with theWind.1/5Only youngsters, who don't yet understand that the only differencebetween white folks and black folks is skin pigment, which only evolvedfrom a group of people living in an ultra-sunny climate for years, willbe able to enjoy this film. But perhaps its better for society if youdon't show it to them - the young are so impressionable, after all.UPDATE: Can I point out that I've noticed people don't like thisreview, and I'm not surprised; its intentions were so innocent, itfeels a shame to accuse it of causing offense, but unfortunately, I'dstill suggest this one not be shown to impressionable kids for thereasons I have outlined above.
(30 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!!!!!!
Leahcurry (29 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.
(28 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.
(28 April 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.
spnmike (27 April 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.
(26 April 2012)
Leaves You Feeling Good
This was the first Shirley Temple movie I ever watched and I still consider it one of her best.That's because it has a great mixture of drama, comedy, song/dance and suspense. Almost all the characters are likable. The two dances scenes with Temple and Bill Robinson are excellent....a joy to watch. I don't know if Shirley ever looked cuter than in this film. She runs the gamut of emotions in here quite frequently.The 74-minute story never has a lull. John Boles and Karen Moreley are people you root for, Willie Best provides good comedy and there is a surprising amount of suspense.Overall, this is simply a sweet, sentimental film that leaves you feeling good after watching it.....and what's wrong with that?
(26 April 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)
heidi sammon (21 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.
(21 April 2012)
Lots of Tap Dancing!
I bought several Shirley Temple movies for my kids (2 yrs, 3 yrs, and a blind 15 yr old). I was hoping for lots of music, singing & dancing, and was highly disapointed in several of the movies. Of the 10 Temple movies we currently own, The Little Rebel and Curly Top are the only 2 that are getting worn out from repetitive viewings. The kids love this one and so do Dad and I!! While watching this movie, the kids get up and start dancing all around. I have to re-wind the dance numbers over and over so they can see them again. In-fact, they have become so interested in dancing that I bought them tap shoes for their birthday! Great entertainment for the whole family!
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