A Little Princess (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1917, A Little Princess is a drama film directed by Marshall Neilan, running about 62 minutes.
What it’s about. Little Sara Crewe is placed in a boarding school by her father when he goes off to war, but he does not understand that the headmistress is a cruel, spiteful woman who makes life miserable for Sara.
Who’s in it. A Little Princess stars Mary Pickford as Sara Crewe, Norman Kerry as Capt. Richard Crewe, Katherine Griffith as Miss Minchin and Anne Schaefer as Amelia Minchin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, A Little Princess has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Little Princess page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Little Princess tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Little Princess (1917)?
- In US, A Little Princess is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Little Princess worth watching?
- A Little Princess holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Little Princess?
- A Little Princess stars Mary Pickford, Norman Kerry, Katherine Griffith, Anne Schaefer and Zasu Pitts.
- When was A Little Princess released?
- A Little Princess was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.