Curly Top
1935 · Movie · 75 min · ★ 6.5 · 69% critics
A wealthy benefactor takes in a spirited orphan and her older sister from a strict orphanage, giving them a chance at a happier life. As they settle into their new surroundings, the story mixes family warmth, light romance, and cheerful musical moments.
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Details
- Years
- 1935
- Release date
- 1935-07-26
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 75 min
- Critic score
- 69/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.5/10 (44 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you like classic, upbeat family musicals with adorable child-star energy and a sunny spirit, especially if titles like Poor Little Rich Girl or Little Miss Broadway appeal to you; Not for you if overly sweet stories wear you out.
Pros: charming lead performance; heartwarming feel-good tone; memorable songs | Cons: very sugary tone; thin story; adult songs drag
Themes
- musical
- orphan
Cast & crew
Shirley Temple
as Elizabeth Blair
John Boles
as Edward Morgan
Rochelle Hudson
as Mary Blair
Jane Darwell
as Mrs. Denham
Rafaela Ottiano
as Mrs. Higgins
Esther Dale
as Genevieve Graham
Etienne Girardot
as Mr. Wyckoff
Arthur Treacher
as The Butler
Maurice Murphy
as Jimmie Rogers
Bess Flowers
as Guest at Charity Bazaar
Directed by Irving Cummings