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Little Women (1949)
Released By: MGM Home Entertainment   Rating: Not Rated   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: MGM Home Entertainment
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Director: Mervyn LeRoy
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
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Cast: Elizabeth Taylor, Janet Leigh, June Allyson, Margaret O'Brien, Peter Lawford
Published ID: 1545
UPC: 012569516021,
Plot: Of the many film versions of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, this 1949 MGM adaptation is by far the prettiest. Set in New England during the Civil War, the film relates the various adventures of the March sisters: Jo (June Allyson), Beth (Margaret O'Brien), Amy (Elizabeth Taylor) and Meg (Janet Leigh). Jo emerges as the main character, as she leaves hearth and home to try her luck as a novelist in New York. Moments of high comedy (the sisters' amateur theatricals) are counterpointed with grim tragedy (the death of the youngest March girl), with romantic interludes provided by the faithless Laurie (Peter Lawford) and the loyal Professor Bhaer (Rossano Brazzi). Unlike Selznick's 1933 Little Women or Gillian Armstrong's 1994 adaptation, this 1949 version tends to be more an extension of the old Hollywood contract-player typecasting system than a heartfelt evocation of the Alcott original. Even so, Little Women is consistently pleasing to the eye, especially when seen in its original Technicolor hues. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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I Have Not Received This DVD Yet
Added 11/18/2009
I got an e-mail indicating that this product was shipped on October 17, 2009; but I have never received the DVD. I would still like to have it. I am perplexed that it has not arrived. This is the third time this has happened this year where I ordered something and was told it shipped, but I never received it. I am forced to give it the very lowest rating under the circumstances.
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Wonderful old movie
Added 10/5/2009
I am so happy that this movie is on DVD. For some reason, the colors seem more vivid than on VHS. I love this version--I prefer this one with Elizabeth Taylor to the one with Katherine Hepburn--I did not like the newest one with Winona Ryder, at all. If you are a fan of this movie or if you have never seen it, you will love this DVD.
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Little Women
Added 9/11/2009
This dvd is a favourite of mine and now my daughter's as I have introduced the wonderful world of little women to her. She is 7 yrs old. For anyone who enjoys the love of family and the romance of young love, I would recommend this version of the movie Little Women.
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Worst of the three Little Women movies I've seen...
Added 9/1/2009
First of all... the character Jo is supposed to be in her teens. June Allyson who plays Jo was in her 30's when they filmed this! My husband came in while I was watching it and asked me if she was Marmee! I didn't like her portrayal of Jo either- I think Katherine Hepburn and Winona Ryder did a much better job of showing Jo's sensitive side (b/c she did have one) along with her bold and tomboyish qualities. I never understood why Laurie loved her so in this picture- b/c you don't really see them interact that much. Also, again with the casting, the man (and I say man, not young man) who played Laurie looked much older than he is supposed to be. Beth also appears to be the baby in the family- she's even a good foot shorter than the other girls- when indeed Amy is the youngest. It was hard for me to get past the obvious age issues.

Then there was the script- first part of the movie stayed pretty true to the book. Then they crammed the second part into about 30 minutes! I felt like I was on a train ride, crashing into a wall as they skipped over big scenes and dialogue. All in all... definitely the lesser of the three Little Women movies. Even though the newest flick is also missing important scenes- I think the casting was much more well thought out as well as the character development.
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Very good value for price
Added 8/5/2009
I am very satisfied with this VHS cassette purchase. The quality is very good compared to the price.
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I Have Not Received This DVD Yet
Added 11/18/2009
I got an e-mail indicating that this product was shipped on October 17, 2009; but I have never received the DVD. I would still like to have it. I am perplexed that it has not arrived. This is the third time this has happened this year where I ordered something and was told it shipped, but I never received it. I am forced to give it the very lowest rating under the circumstances.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Wonderful old movie
Added 10/5/2009
I am so happy that this movie is on DVD. For some reason, the colors seem more vivid than on VHS. I love this version--I prefer this one with Elizabeth Taylor to the one with Katherine Hepburn--I did not like the newest one with Winona Ryder, at all. If you are a fan of this movie or if you have never seen it, you will love this DVD.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Little Women
Added 9/11/2009
This dvd is a favourite of mine and now my daughter's as I have introduced the wonderful world of little women to her. She is 7 yrs old. For anyone who enjoys the love of family and the romance of young love, I would recommend this version of the movie Little Women.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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