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Little Men (1940)

Jo March and her husband Professor Bhaer operate the Plumfield School for poor boys. When Dan, a tough street kid, comes to the school, he wins Jo's heart despite his hard edge, and she defends him when he is falsely accused. Dan's foster father, Major Burdle, is a swindler in cahoots with another crook called Willie the Fox. When the Plumfield School becomes in danger of foreclosure, the two con men cook up a scheme to save the home.

  • Drama
  • Comedy

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Kay FrancisKay FrancisJosephine "Jo" Bhaer
  • Photo of Jack OakieJack OakieWilliam "Willie" Deming
  • Photo of George BancroftGeorge BancroftMajor I.I. Burdle
  • Photo of Jimmy LydonJimmy LydonDaniel "Danny" Burdle
  • Photo of Ann GillisAnn GillisNan
  • Photo of Carl EsmondCarl EsmondProfessor Bhaer
  • Photo of Richard NicholsRichard NicholsTeddy Bhaer
  • Photo of Casey JohnsonCasey JohnsonRobby
  • Photo of Francesca SantoroFrancesca SantoroBess
  • Photo of Johnny BurkeJohnny BurkeSilas

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