---
title: "The Little Princess"
year: 1939
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-little-princess-1939"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 26531
imdb_id: "tt0031580"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 129
content_rating: "G"
---

# The Little Princess (1939) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-little-princess-1939

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Little Princess is a 1939 American drama film directed by Walter Lang and released in the United States on March 17, 1939. The screenplay was written by Ethel Hill and Walter Ferris, and it is loosely based on the 1905 novel A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The film stars Shirley Temple and features a runtime of one hour and thirty-three minutes. It was the first Shirley Temple movie to be filmed completely in Technicolor and marked her final major success as a child star. The story follows a little girl who goes in search of her father after he is reported missing by the military during the Second Boer War. Categorized under the family, drama, and comedy genres, the feature was brought to the screen as a classic adaptation.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, Brew, MGM Plus, Pure Flix, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Dove Amazon Channel, Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel, Artiflix | JustWatch TV, Hoopla, FlixHouse, Darkroom, Public Domain Movies, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix, Brew | JustWatch TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | FlixFling, Artiflix, Brew | JustWatch TV, Hoopla | Apple TV Store, FlixFling |
| **Australia (AU)** | Artiflix, Brew | JustWatch TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Walter Lang
- **Networks / Studios**: 20th Century Fox

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Shirley Temple** as *Sara Crewe*
- **Richard Greene** as *Geoffrey Hamilton*
- **Anita Louise** as *Rose*
- **Ian Hunter** as *Captain Crewe*
- **Cesar Romero** as *Ram Dass*
- **Arthur Treacher** as *Bertie Minchin*
- **Mary Nash** as *Amanda Minchin*
- **Sybil Jason** as *Becky*
- **Miles Mander** as *Lord Wickham*
- **Marcia Mae Jones** as *Lavinia*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Little Princess online?
The Little Princess is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Little Princess worth watching?
The Little Princess holds a community rating of 6.6/10 based on 129 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Family, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Little Princess and when was it released?
The Little Princess is a feature film with a runtime of 93 minutes. It was released in 1939. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Little Princess?
The Little Princess was directed by Walter Lang.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Little Princess — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/26531)
- [The Little Princess (1939 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Little_Princess_(1939_film))
- [The Little Princess (1939) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0031580/fullcredits/cast)
- [The Little Princess (1939) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/26531-the-little-princess/cast)
- [The Little Princess - Simple English Wikipedia, the free ...](https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Little_Princess)
- [The Little Princess (1939 film) - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/The_Little_Princess_(1939_film))

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