Wee Willie Winkie (1937)

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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 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 soldiers and her curmudgeonly grandfather, and she plays an important role in easing a local rebellion. One of the best Shirley Temple movies, Ford allows her to be sweet without being cloying and moves the action at a good pace. A wonderful cast of some of Hollywood's best supporting actors add charm to this film which is appealing to both children and adults. ~ Linda Rasmussen, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: 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.

Cast

            Shirley Temple as Priscilla Williams

            Victor McLaglen as Sgt. MacDuff

            C. Aubrey Smith as Col. Williams

            June Lang as Joyce Williams

            Michael Whalen as Lt. "Coppy" Brandes

            Cesar Romero as Khoda Khan

            Constance Collier as Mrs. Allardyce

            Douglas Scott as Mott

            Gavin Muir as Capt. Bibberbeigh

            Willie Fung as Mohammed Dihn

            Brandon Hurst as Bagby

            Lionel Pape as Major Allardyce

            Clyde Cook as Pipe Major Sneath

            Lauri Beatty as Elsie Allardyce

            Lionel Braham as Major Gen. Hammond

            Mary Forbes as Mrs. MacMonachie

            Cyril McLaglen as Corporal Tummel

            Pat Somerset as Officer

            Hector V. Sarno as Driver

            Lynn Bari
            
            George Hassell as MacMonachie

            Noble Johnson as Sikh Policeman

            Scotty Mattraw as Merchant

            Louis Vincenot as African Chieftain

            Jack Pennick as Soldier Guard

            Darryl F. Zanuck
            
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