In the post-Civil war south, a darling little girl attempts to restore the peace between her parents and her plantation owner grandfather..
Should you watch this? If you have a high tolerance for 1930s sentimentality and want to see the exact moment Shirley Temple became the biggest star on the planet, then sure. You’ll probably hate it if you can't stand sugary sweet dialogue or the deeply uncomfortable racial dynamics of old Hollywood. Let's be honest. ...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
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"Should you watch this? If you have a high tolerance for 1930s sentimentality and want to see the exact moment Shirley Temple became the biggest star on the planet, then sure. You’ll probably hate it if you can't stand sugary sweet dialogue or the deeply uncomfortable racial dynamics of old Hollywood. Let's be honest. Nobody is watching The Little Colonel for the complex plot about land disputes or family pride. It is a vehicle. Pure and simple. Shirley Temple is everywhere, and she’s essentiall..."
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