Little Women (1949)
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- Approved
- 2h 2min
- Drama, Family
- Apr 1949 (USA)
- Movie
The four daughters of a New England family fight for happiness during and after the Civil War.
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Writers:
Awards:
- Won 1 Oscar. Another 1 nomination.
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Cast verified as complete
| June Allyson | ... |
Jo
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| Peter Lawford | ... |
Laurie
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| Margaret O'Brien | ... |
Beth
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| Elizabeth Taylor | ... |
Amy
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| Janet Leigh | ... |
Meg
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| Rossano Brazzi | ... |
Professor Bhaer
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| Mary Astor | ... |
Marmee
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| Lucile Watson | ... |
Aunt March
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| C. Aubrey Smith | ... |
Mr. Laurence
(as Sir C. Aubrey Smith)
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| Elizabeth Patterson | ... |
Hannah
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| Leon Ames | ... |
Mr. March
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| Harry Davenport | ... |
Dr. Barnes
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| Richard Stapley | ... |
John Brooke
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| Connie Gilchrist | ... |
Mrs. Kirke
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| Ellen Corby | ... |
Sophie
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| Dorothy Abbott | ... |
Schoolgirl - Davis's Class (uncredited)
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Marci Booth | ... |
Schoolgirl - Davis's Class (uncredited)
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| Harlan Briggs | ... |
Old Crony at Grace's Store (uncredited)
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| Rosalee Calvert | ... |
Schoolgirl - Davis's Class (uncredited)
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Melinda Casey | ... |
Hummel Child (uncredited)
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| Frank Darien | ... |
Old Crony at Grace's Store (uncredited)
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| Lisa Golm | ... |
Mrs. Hummel (uncredited)
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Eloise Hardt | ... |
Sally Gardiner (uncredited)
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June Hedin | ... |
Schoolgirl - Davis's Class (uncredited)
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Patsy Henry | ... |
Hummel Child (uncredited)
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| Olin Howland | ... |
Mr. Davis - Schoolteacher (uncredited)
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Scotty Hugenberg | ... |
Hummel Child (uncredited)
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Clare Jane Karnback | ... |
Tina (uncredited)
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Gloria Moore | ... |
Schoolgirl - Davis's Class (uncredited)
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Diane Nance | ... |
Kitty (uncredited)
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| Ralph Peters | ... |
Hackman (uncredited)
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Norman Rainey | ... |
Servant (uncredited)
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| Isabel Randolph | ... |
Mrs. Gardiner (uncredited)
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Marilyn Thorpe | ... |
Schoolgirl - Davis's Class (uncredited)
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María Torres | ... |
Hummel Child (uncredited)
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Stuart Torres | ... |
Hummel Child (uncredited)
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Arthur Walsh | ... |
Lad Jo Refuses to Dance with (uncredited)
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| Will Wright | ... |
Mr. Grace - Proprietor (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Mervyn LeRoy | ||
Written by
| Andrew Solt | ... | (screen play by) & |
| Sarah Y. Mason | ... | (screen play by) and |
| Victor Heerman | ... | (screen play by) |
| Louisa May Alcott | ... | (from the novel by) |
| Sally Benson | ... | (contributor to screenplay construction) (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Mervyn LeRoy | ... | producer (produced by) |
Music by
| Adolph Deutsch | ... | (musical score) |
Cinematography by
| Robert H. Planck | ... | director of photography (as Robert Planck) |
| Charles Edgar Schoenbaum | ... | director of photography (as Charles Schoenbaum) |
Editing by
| Ralph E. Winters | ||
Editorial Department
| Henri Jaffa | ... | associate color director: Technicolor |
| Natalie Kalmus | ... | color director: Technicolor |
Art Direction by
| Cedric Gibbons | ||
| Paul Groesse | ||
Set Decoration by
| Edwin B. Willis | ... | (set decorations) |
Costume Design by
| Walter Plunkett | ... | (costumes designed by) |
Makeup Department
| Jack Dawn | ... | make-up creator |
| Sydney Guilaroff | ... | hair styles designer |
Production Management
| Walter Strohm | ... | production manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Alfred Raboch | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Jack D. Moore | ... | associate set decorator |
Sound Department
| Douglas Shearer | ... | recording director |
| Norwood A. Fenton | ... | sound (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Warren Newcombe | ... | special effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ed Hubbell | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Tom Long | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| John Schmitz | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Joan Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Alexander Courage | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Robert Franklyn | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Bronislau Kaper | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Amalia Kent | ... | script supervisor (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (presents)
Distributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1949) (United States) (theatrical) (as Metro Goldwyn Mayer)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1949) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1949) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1950) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer A/B (1950) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1950) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1950) (France) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (1955) (India) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1962) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1988) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1995) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2006) (Germany) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- HBO Max (2020) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Warner Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Turner Entertainment (VHS package design)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The March sisters - Jo (June Allyson), Beth (Margaret O'Brien), Amy (Dame Elizabeth Taylor), and Meg (Janet Leigh) - struggle to make ends meet in their New England household while their father is away fighting in the Civil War. Despite harsh times, they cling to optimism, often with neighbor Laurie (Peter Lawford) as a companion. As they mature, they face burgeoning ambitions and relationships, as well as tragedy, all the while maintaining their unbreakable bond. Written by Jwelch5742 |
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| Taglines | THRILLS OF YOUNG LOVE! (original print ad - all caps) See more » |
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Box Office
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $12,905,600 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | All of the sisters (June Allyson, Margaret O'Brien, Dame Elizabeth Taylor, and Janet Leigh) reportedly got along terrifically, like a real sorority. Allyson, who was several years older than most of her co-stars, managed to relate to the younger women and form strong bonds with them. See more » |
| Goofs | Marmee is checking on the girls to make sure they are asleep. She picks up the "oil" lamp at the top of the stairs and the electric cord is visible running along her sleeve for a moment. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Some of the Best: Twenty-Five Years of Motion Picture Leadership (1949). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Josephine See more » |
| Quotes |
Amy:
How was I dressed when we had all that money? Jo March: In diapers. See more » |