A little girl is left by her father in an exclusive seminary for girls, when her father fights in the Second Boer War. Later, when he is presumed dead she is forced to become a servant.A little girl is left by her father in an exclusive seminary for girls, when her father fights in the Second Boer War. Later, when he is presumed dead she is forced to become a servant.A little girl is left by her father in an exclusive seminary for girls, when her father fights in the Second Boer War. Later, when he is presumed dead she is forced to become a servant.
- Bobbie
- (as Keith Kenneth)
- Directors
- Walter Lang
- William A. Seiter(uncredited)
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- TriviaIn the scene where a parrot flies into Sara's room off of Ram Dass' (Cesar Romero) shoulder, originally a small monkey was to be used. However, the monkey did not seem to like Shirley Temple and kept trying to bite her, so it was replaced by a parrot.
- GoofsThere are many references in the film to receiving "mail" and "mailing" letters. The British terminology is always receiving "post" and "posting" letters.
- Quotes
Sara Crewe: Daddy?
Captain Crewe: Sara...
Sara Crewe: Daddy! Oh, Daddy! It is you! I found you! I found you! They said you were dead, but I knew you weren't! I knew you'd come back! Oh, Daddy, hold me, hold me close. You won't ever go away again, will you? Will you, Daddy? What's the matter, Daddy? Why don't you talk to me?
Captain Crewe: Sara...
Sara Crewe: Don't you know me, Daddy? I'm Sara! I'm Sara!
Captain Crewe: Sara... Where is my daughter...
Sara Crewe: Oh, Daddy! Something's happened to you! Mr. Bertie! Mr. Bertie! Oh, Daddy, you've got to know me! Look at me! Look at me! Oh, Daddy...
[sobs]
Captain Crewe: You musn't cry. You musn't cry. We must be good soldiers, you know.
Sara Crewe: But, I have been a good soldier, Daddy! And you don't know me!
Captain Crewe: My little Sara never cries...
Sara Crewe: But, I'm Sara! I'm Sara!
Captain Crewe: Sara... Sara! My little... My darling...
Sara Crewe: Oh, Daddy! You know me! You know me!
Captain Crewe: Sara, my darling! My baby Sara! Sara! Poor Sara, darling!
- ConnectionsEdited into Muppet Babies: Muppets Not Included (1988)
- SoundtracksThe Fantasy
Music by Samuel Pokrass
Words by Walter Bullock
Performed by Shirley Temple, Arthur Treacher, Mary Nash,
Cesar Romero, Anita Louise, Richard Greene, and unidentified extras.
Danced by Temple with unidentified ballerinas
That said even knowing that some films can be a let down if you've already read thew book (thinking of Harry Potters 4 and 6 here among others).
I haven't read the book but I think I will. Actually the 1st time I saw this film I didn't know about the book. I found out there was a book when the 1995 version came out.
I've seen both versions and as I understand it they both are pretty equal in "not being true to the book".
I like this one better. the other is OK but I find the frequent bouts into fantasy scenes to be distracting. Particularly since the scenes are a bit cheesy if visually interesting.
I'd rather watch Shirley do a tap routine with her partner, just my preference. Besides she was such a lovable creature just watching her lightens the heart.
For those looking for true to the book the 1987 version seems to be accepted as closest. I believe it was a mini series but I haven't seen it myself.
- shannon-228-780770
- Nov 16, 2012
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- Little Princess
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- $1,000,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 33 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1