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Little Women

Actor(s): Katharine Hepburn, Joan Bennett, Paul Lukas, Frances Dee, Jean Parker
Director(s): George Cukor
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Movie Details

MPAA Rating: NR
Content Advisory: Child Classic
Movie Release: 1933
DVD Release: 11/06/2001
Format: DVD - Black and White
Edition: Restored/Remastered
Audio Tracks: English
Subtitles: English, French, Korean, Spanish
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 1 hrs 55 mins
Studio: Warner Home Video
Members Wishing: 26
Genres: Drama, Family Drama, Coming-of-Age

DVD Synopsis

George Cukor directed this classic adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's sentimental novel with a shimmering lavishness that is a prime example of the classic Hollywood style at its best. The story concerns the lives of four New England sisters -- Jo (Katharine Hepburn), Amy (Joan Bennett), Meg (Frances Dee), and Beth (Jean Parker) -- during the time of the Civil War. Jo desires to leave home to become a writer, but decides to stay to help the family. But Meg announces her plans to get married, so Jo leaves for New York City. As she settles down to a writing career, she meets Professor Fritz Bhaer (Paul Lukas), who helps her with her work. While Jo is away, Amy falls in love and marries Jo's old flame Laurie Laurence (Douglass Montgomery). But Jo is forced to return to New England when she discovers Beth is dying. ~ Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide

Actors

Katharine Hepburn - Jo March
Joan Bennett - Amy March
Paul Lukas - Fritz Bhaer
Frances Dee - Meg March
Jean Parker - Beth March
Edna May Oliver - Aunt March

Editorial Review of DVD

This acclaimed screen adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel has been given a quality presentation for its release on DVD. Little Woman has been transferred to disc in its original full-frame aspect ratio of 1.33 and the audio (in English) has been mastered in Dolby Digital Mono. Optional subtitles are included in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese, and Korean. Bonus features include the film's original theatrical trailer, excerpts from the original recording sessions for Max Steiner's score, and notes on the working relationship between star Katherine Hepburn and director George Cukor. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Member Movie Reviews

Aimee M. (AimeeM) wrote on 2/4/2008...

1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

To me, I can not imagine a better person to play Joe March than Katherine Hepburn. Unfortunately, the rest of the movie was not well enough acted. I think it had potential to be a great version, it just fell pray to the poor acting of others.
But still, if you like Katherine Hepburn, and enjoy the story of Little Women, you will like this old black and white version.