The Little Colonel (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1935, The Little Colonel is a comedy, family and music film directed by David Butler, running about 80 minutes. “She Has Won An Unconditional Surrender From Every Heart!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After Southern belle Elizabeth Lloyd runs off to marry Yankee Jack Sherman, her father, a former Confederate colonel during the Civil War, vows to never speak to her again. Several years pass and Elizabeth returns to her home town with her husband and young daughter. The little girl charms her crusty grandfather and tries to patch things up between him and her mother.
Who’s in it. The Little Colonel stars Shirley Temple as Lloyd Sherman, Lionel Barrymore as Colonel Lloyd, Evelyn Venable as Elizabeth Lloyd Sherman and John Lodge as Jack Sherman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Little Colonel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Little Colonel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Little Colonel tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Little Colonel (1935)?
- In US, The Little Colonel is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Little Colonel worth watching?
- The Little Colonel holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Little Colonel?
- The Little Colonel stars Shirley Temple, Lionel Barrymore, Evelyn Venable, John Lodge and Sidney Blackmer.
- When was The Little Colonel released?
- The Little Colonel was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.