"Little Women" is a 1950 American television play, adapting the classic novel Little Women over two nights for Studio One.
The first was "Little Women: Meg's Story" on December 18, followed by "Little Women: Jo's Story" on Christmas Day. Both episodes were written by Sumner Locke Elliott and directed by Lela Swift.
Cast
- Nancy Marchand as Jo
- June Dayton as Beth
- Peg Hillias as Mrs. March
- Lois Hall as Amy
- Mary Sinclair as Meg
- Elizabeth Patterson as Aunt March
- Kent Smith as Professor Bhaer
- John Baragrey as John Brooke
- Berry Kroeger as Mr. Laurence
- Una O'Connor as Hannah
- Conrad Bain Dr. Bangs
- Una O'Connor as Hannah
- Richard Purdy as Mr. March
Reception
Reviewing "Meg's Story" Variety felt it "caught the spirit of the family which manages to be happy despite its pinching and scraping, and the acting and direction gave the piece realism despite its sentimental outlook. Sets were particularly good."[1]
Reviewing "Jo's Story" Variety thought "it registered with an emotional impact, with the sensitive adaptation of Sumner Locke Eliott and the realistic direction of Lela Swift pointing up the warm, human values in the classic."[2]
The Oakland Tribune called it "a fine production".[3]
References
- ^ "Tele follow up". Variety. December 20, 1950. p. 30.
- ^ "Tele follow ups". Variety. December 27, 1950. p. 28.
- ^ Crosby, John (December 26, 1950). "Erwin family". Oakland Tribune. p. 13.
External links
- "Little Women: Meg's Story" at IMDb
- "Little Women: Jo's Story" at IMDb
- Meg's Story at Letterbox DVD
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