Little Miss Marker (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1934, Little Miss Marker is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Alexander Hall, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. Big Steve Halloway, gambler and proprietor of New York's Horseshoe Cabaret, is in desperate need of money. He arranges for his fellow bookies, especially Sorrowful Jones, to each pay him $1,000 for his racehorse, Dream Prince, to lose. With all bets being placed at the window, Sorrowful encounters a gambler, having lost $500, wanting to place his bet but unable to come up with $20. Instead, he places his little girl, Marthy Jane, as security, or in bookie's terms a "marker". "Marky", as she comes to be known, winds up under the care of Sorrowful Jones and his lady friend, singer Bangles Carson.
Who’s in it. Little Miss Marker stars Shirley Temple as Marthy Jane aka 'Marky', Christian Rodska, Dorothy Dell as Bangles Carson and Adolphe Menjou as Sorrowful Jones, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Little Miss Marker has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Little Miss Marker page.
If you liked it. Fans of Little Miss Marker tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Little Miss Marker (1934)?
- In US, Little Miss Marker is available to stream on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Little Miss Marker worth watching?
- Little Miss Marker holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Little Miss Marker?
- Little Miss Marker stars Shirley Temple, Christian Rodska, Dorothy Dell, Adolphe Menjou and Charles Bickford.
- When was Little Miss Marker released?
- Little Miss Marker was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.