Little Miss Marker [Blu-ray]

Director: Alexander Hall Alexander Hall

Overview

Perhaps the most memorable of all of the movies based on Damon Runyon's story because of the winning presence of Shirley Temple (although it was remade three times), Little Miss Marker is the story of a little girl who is left as a marker for a $20.00 bet. Temple's father kills himself and the bookie doesn't know what to do with the young girl. Needless to say, she wins over the hearts of all and sundry and the bookie turns over a new leaf to make this little girl happy. Through all the complications the bookie runs in to, including eventually marrying his long-time girlfriend to provide a home for the child, there is a tenor of love and joy that was not matched in any of the remakes.

Product Details

Release Date:	03/07/2023
UPC:	0738329262068
Original Release:	1934
Rating:	NR
Source:	Kl Studio Classics
Language:	English
Time:	1:20:00
Sales rank:	25,720

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Shirley Temple	Miss Marker
Adolphe Menjou	Sorrowful Jones
Dorothy Dell	Bangles Carson
Charles Bickford	Big Steve
Lynn Overman	Regret,Regret
Frank McGlynn Sr.	Doc Chesley
John Sheehan	Sun Rise
Garry Owen	Grinder
Willie Best	Dizzy Memphis
Pudgy White	Eddie White
Tammany Young	Buggs
Sam Hardy	Bennie, the Gouge
Edward Earle	Marky's Father
John Kelly	Sore Toe
Warren Hymer	Canvas-Back
Frank Conroy	Dr. Ingalls
James Burke	Detective Reardon
Mildred Gover	Sarah
Lucille Ward	Mrs. Walsh
Crauford Kent	Doctor
Nora Cecil	Head of Home Finding Society
Ernie Adams	Bettor,Actor
Don Brodie	Bettor
Stanley Price	Bookie
Frank McGlynn Jr.	Actor
Ralph Rainger	Composer

Technical Credits

Gladys Lehman

William Lipman

Sam Hellman

Alexander Hall	Director
B.P. Schulberg	Producer
Gladys Lehman	Screenwriter
William Lipman	Screenwriter
Sam Hellman	Screenwriter

Editorial Reviews

Little Miss Marker put the already popular Shirley Temple on the map in a big way. Whereas previous films had been mere excuses for Temple to strut her stuff, Marker was actually a very good film. True, it's sentimental, especially when seen through the eyes of modern audiences, and it doesn't shy away from being blatantly manipulative. Yet there's still something undeniably appealing about the basic story, and the filmmakers seem to be pulling the audience's strings almost innocently. Temple is in tip-top form here, and even those who are not fans should find plenty to enjoy. For one thing, Temple's not called upon to play "cute" as much; she still comes off as cute, but the character is given some "hard boiled" dialogue and attitude that dilutes some of the actress's standard cheeriness. She's also well served by her co-star, Adolphe Menjou, and the two play off of each other quite nicely, establishing a believable relationship that is crucial to the film's success. The script is also good, featuring some snappy dialogue and setting up its situations in a professional manner. Overall, Marker is a delightful treat.

All Movie Guide - Craig Butler