The Little Colonel
1935, English. Directed by David Butler.
She Has Won An Unconditional Surrender From Every Heart!
After Southern belle Elizabeth Lloyd runs off to marry Yankee Jack Sherman, her father, a former Confederate colonel during the Civil War, vows to never speak to her again. Several years pass and Elizabeth returns to her home town with her husband and young daughter. The little girl charms her crusty grandfather and tries to patch things up between him and her mother.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- David ButlerDirector
- Shirley TempleLloyd Sherman
- Lionel BarrymoreColonel Lloyd
- Evelyn VenableElizabeth Lloyd Sherman
- John LodgeJack Sherman
- Sidney BlackmerSwazey
- Stephen ChaseHull
- William BurressDr. Scott
- Bill RobinsonWalker
- Hattie McDanielBecky "Mom Beck" Porter
- Geneva WilliamsMaria
- Frank DarienNebler
- Robert WarwickColonel Gray
Details
- Released
- 22 February 1935
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- William M. Conselman, Anne Fellows Johnston
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The Little Colonel runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
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The Little Colonel parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Little Colonel is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Little Colonel on?
The Little Colonel isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Little Colonel?
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Who directed The Little Colonel?
The Little Colonel (1935) was directed by David Butler and stars Shirley Temple, Lionel Barrymore, Evelyn Venable.