Little Women (1933) (1933)
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91% of critics liked it
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74% of users liked it
(9,614 ratings)
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… More 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
- Directed By
- George Cukor
- Written By
- Sarah Y. Mason, Victor Heerman
- Genres
- Drama, Kids & Family, Romance, Classics
- In Theaters
- Nov 16, 1933 Wide
- Studio
- WARNER BROTHERS PICTURES
Critic Reviews
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Mordaunt Hall, New York Times
The film begins in a gentle fashion and slips away smoothly without any forced attempt to help the finish to linger in the minds of the audience.
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Dan Jardine, Slant Magazine
One of Hollywood's original chick flicks by one of its original chick flick directors (George Cukor).
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Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
Cukor directed the second and best of the four screen versions of this classic novel, starring Katharine Hepburn, who gives an extraordinary performance as the sensitive tomboy.
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Steve Crum, Kansas City Kansan
Star-graced Cukor production is classic.
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Steven D. Greydanus, Decent Films Guide
Part comedy of manners, part morality tale, Little Women is more interested in its heroines "conquering themselves" than in a man conquering their hearts.
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Cast
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Katharine Hepburn
as Jo March
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Joan Bennett
as Amy March
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Paul Lukas
as Fritz Bhaer
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Frances Dee
as Meg March
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Jean Parker
as Beth March
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Edna May Oliver
as Aunt March
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Douglass Montgomery
as Laurie Laurence
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Henry Stephenson
as Mr. Laurence
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Spring Byington
as Marmee March
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Samuel S. Hinds
as Mr. March
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Mabel Colcord
as Hannah
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John Lodge
as Brooke
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Nydia Westman
as Mamie
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Marion Ballou
as Mrs. Kirke
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Harry Beresford
as Dr. Bangs
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June Filmer
as Girl at Boarding House
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Dorothy Gray
as Girl at Boarding House
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Olin Howland
as Mr. Davis
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Marina Schubert
as Flo King

