Heidi(1937)
“Shirley's A Little Swiss Miss In The Loveliest Story of Her Career !”
Overview
Heidi is orphaned and her uncaring maternal Aunt Dete takes her to the mountains to live with her reclusive, grumpy paternal grandfather, Adolph Kramer. Heidi brings her grandfather back into mountain society through her sweet ways and sheer love. When Dete later returns and steals Heidi away to become the companion of a rich man's wheelchair-bound daughter, the grandfather is heartsick to discover his little girl missing and immediately sets out to get her back.
Director
Allan Dwan
Studio
20th Century Fox
Cast
Shirley Temple
as Heïdi Kramer
Jean Hersholt
as Adolph Kramer
Delmar Watson
as Peter
Marcia Mae Jones
as Klara Sesemann
Arthur Treacher
as Andrews
Helen Westley
as Blind Anna
Thomas Beck
as Pastor Schultz
Mary Nash
as Fraulein Rottenmeier
Sidney Blackmer
as Sesemann
Pauline Moore
as Elsa
Mady Christians
as Dete
Egon Brecher
as Inn Keeper
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1937
Runtime
1h 28m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Heidi?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Heidi (1937).
What is Heidi about?▼
Heidi is orphaned and her uncaring maternal Aunt Dete takes her to the mountains to live with her reclusive, grumpy paternal grandfather, Adolph Kramer. Heidi brings her grandfather back into mountain society through her sweet ways and sheer love. When Dete later returns and steals Heidi away to become the companion of a rich man's wheelchair-bound daughter, the grandfather is heartsick to discover his little girl missing and immediately sets out to get her back.
Who directed Heidi?▼
Heidi was directed by Allan Dwan and released in 1937. It is a drama, family, music film.
How long is Heidi?▼
Heidi has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
Who stars in Heidi?▼
The cast of Heidi includes Shirley Temple as Heïdi Kramer, Jean Hersholt as Adolph Kramer, Delmar Watson as Peter, Marcia Mae Jones as Klara Sesemann, Arthur Treacher as Andrews and more.
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