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The Littlest Rebel poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 73.9 / 100
1935·Comedy / Drama / Family·1h 13m

THE LITTLEST REBEL

“America's Little Sweetheart . . . The Dimpled Darling You Love in the Greatest of Civil War Dramas !”

Virgie Cary's father, a rebel officer, sneaks back to his rundown plantation to see his dying wife and is arrested. A Yankee officer takes pity and sets up an escape. Everyone is captured and the officers are to be executed. Virgie and Uncle Billy beg President Lincoln to intercede.

Above the Line
David Butler·DirectorEdwin J. Burke·ScreenplayEdward Peple·Theatre PlayJohn F. Seitz·Director of PhotographyCyril J. Mockridge·Original Music ComposerIrene Morra·Editor
Cast
Shirley Temple·Virginia 'Virgie' CaryJohn Boles·Capt. Herbert CaryJack Holt·Col. MorrisonKaren Morley·Mrs. CaryBill Robinson·Uncle BillyGuinn 'Big Boy' Williams·Sgt. DudleyWillie Best·James HenryFrank McGlynn Sr.·President Abraham LincolnBessie Lyle·MammyHannah Washington·Sally Ann
Full Crew
(11 credits)
Directing· 2
David Butler·DirectorBooth McCracken·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Edwin J. Burke·ScreenplayEdward Peple·Theatre Play
Camera· 1
John F. Seitz·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Irene Morra·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Cyril J. Mockridge·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
William S. Darling·Art DirectionGwen Wakeling·Costume Design
Production· 2
Buddy G. DeSylva·Associate ProducerDarryl F. Zanuck·Production Manager
By the Numbers
73.9
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
OF 10
IMDb
89%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Littlest Rebel's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#3A628A
#8A624D
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Mood
Earnest, Historical
Composition
Layered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A movie poster features a young girl with curly hair and a man with a beard, both looking towards the viewer. The girl is in the foreground, wearing a hat and a”

Key Elements
HatBow TieSuit
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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