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Little Women
1949 121 min United States of America 0+
★7.6
Romance, Drama, Family
Director: Mervyn LeRoy
🎭 Based on
«Little Women»
byLouisa May Alcott
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Description
Four sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War.
Budget:
$2.78M
US Gross:
$7.47M
Worldwide:
$5.91M
Starring
June Allyson
Actor
Peter Lawford
Actor
Margaret O'Brien
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 1950
— Best Production Design (Color)
Academy Awards 1950
— Best Cinematography (Color)
Key opinion
This 1949 adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's novel is widely regarded as a high-quality, aesthetically pleasing classic. It effectively balances period-appropriate charm with grounded themes of domestic hardship and the anxieties of the Civil War era.
| Adaptation | The film excels as a faithful adaptation that captures the spirit of the original 19th-century source material. | |
| Production | The production design and visual aesthetic are expertly crafted, contributing to the film's polished presentation. | |
| Acting | The ensemble cast, featuring Elizabeth Taylor and June Allyson, delivers convincing performances that ground the family dynamic. | |
| Direction | The direction successfully avoids overly sentimental melodrama by integrating the harsh realities of financial struggle and wartime uncertainty. |