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| Heidi
Year: 1937
Classification: Drama
Directed:
- Allan Dwan
- Michael Ray Rhodes
Actors/Actresses:
- Shirley Temple
- Jean Hersholt
- Jason Robards Jr.
- Jane Seymour
LOL funny and completely charming!
Shirley Temple movies have never lost their charm. My niece loves them and this is her favorite one. We have a habit of commenting on the characters, discussing the plot, and comparing notes on the Shirley Temple movies. I have to laugh each time I take a movie over to her house. She says: "Will you be reviewing this one?" Well, this movie was so enchanting, I completely forgot to take notes!
This is the 1937 version, renewed in 1965 and is a colorized version of the original black-and-white classic. It is actually the best-known version of the classic story of Heidi.
In this movie, Heidi doesn't let anyone deter her from enjoying life. Even her reclusive grandfather turns to butter when Heidi steals her way into his heart. Heidi is a little orphan girl who is left to live in the Swiss Alps. Her cruel aunt not only leaves her with her grandfather, she also returns and kidnaps her to make some money. Poor Heidi is taken to live in Frankfurt with a family she has never met before. Soon she makes friends with the invalid daughter who needs a companion.
Amidst all this confusion, Heidi endures being bullied by an evil governess and still manages to charm the butler and the rest of the household. This is not a sad movie, while it does have a few sad moments. Shirley doesn't sing or dance in this movie, yet her laughter will be heard throughout this delightful movie...as will yours!
CLASSIC TEMPLE
The classic European tale, done up vehicle for Shirley is an excellent choice for Temple, allowing for a couple of musical routines done as dream sequences. Heidi is an orphan who warms the heart of her bitter grandfather (Jean Hersholt) who has not spoken since his son ran away with a girl. Marcia Mae Jones is touching as the invalid whom Heidi befriends,and Mary Nash is the nasty governess. Mady Christians plays Aunt DeDe, the cruel aunt. Children will love this movie and it's available colorized.
It's Okay....
I didn't see anything totally special or touching about this movie. The Alps don't even look that pretty. If you want to see the best Heidi I suggest watching the 1993 version of it.
Buy Heidi at Amazon.com
Buy posters at Allposters.com
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