Wee Willie Winkie

Wee Willie Winkie (1937)

  • 67% of users liked it
    (632 ratings)

In this lovely John Ford film, Joyce Williams (June Lang) and her young daughter, Priscilla (Shirley Temple), travel to India to live on a British Army base with Joyce's father, Colonel Williams, Aubrey C. Smith). Once there, sweet, young Priscilla manages to win the love and affection of the… More

PG, 1 hr. 39 min.
Directed By
John Ford
Written By
Ernest Pascal
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure, Kids & Family, Classics
In Theaters
Jan 1, 1937 Wide
On DVD
May 24, 2005

Critic Reviews

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    First-rate family adventure tale.

  • Tim Brayton, Antagony & Ecstasy

    Doesn't ask for much investment and doesn't repay close engagement. Insofar as it meets that goal without seeming stupid or cloying, it's a smashing success.

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  • Sarah P


    This movie follows the typical "Shirley Temple movie" script and underlying themes. It was enjoyable, but not very distinct.

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