Little Lord Fauntleroy

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Plucked from poverty-stricken 1879 New York, kind and compassionate Cedric Errol (Michael Benz) is summoned by his hard-hearted grandfather (George Baker) to "live among the swells" in England as Lord Fauntleroy, the future Earl of Dorincourt. This engaging feature-length version of the lavish BBC miniseries captures all the heart of Francis Hodgson Burnett's classic story of redemption that has captivated generations of readers.

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Little Lord Fauntleroy.......2006-08-23

I loved the charisima of the story and the young Lord Fauntleroy's charming character and compassion.

Remarkably Good.......2006-07-04

This film version of Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic remains gratifyingly true to the book. The acting is uniformly excellent. Sets, music, direction are all top notch. I actually have only two complaints - one small, one more substantial. Small complaint - Cedric's hairstyle. Larger complaint - for no reason that I can discern, they eliminated the episode where Cedric gives the crippled boy a ride into town on his pony and arranges to buy him a crutch. Since this is the first evidence the villagers have of Cedric's kind nature, it makes no sense to exclude it. (If V. Dann's review is correct, and the original was actually much longer, this would help explain the exclusion of that scene - although I can't imagine what they'd have done with an additional two hours. Except for the scene I mentioned, the story is fully told.) I rate this version at least as good as the Ricky Schroeder/Alec Guiness version (my personal favorite - when will that ever be available on DVD!?), better than the Mary Pickford version, and I need to see the Freddie Bartholomew version again to adequately compare.

A movie, not the mini-series.......2006-02-18

When a book is made into a mini-series, I'd like to buy the actual mini-series. If you're like me, and don't look carefully when you buy...you realize too late that this is an edited version of the original hit BBC mini-series, cut down to movie length. How would you feel if when another classic BBC adaptation of the same year, 1995, "Pride and Prejudice" was offered for sale, it was edited down to half its original length? It would be unacceptable, right?

Well. That's what's happened here. The "Little Lord Fauntleroy" mini-series was 300 min. This DVD is 170. Do the math.

Little Lord Fauntleroy.......2006-02-04

This is a really great movie! My family and I liked it so much we decided to see the whole movie all at once instead of just one episode at a time. If you can, read the book first. Then see the movie. You will be happy you took the time to do both!

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Sweet Old Fashioned movie
Great Entertainment
The Best from the Past
Don't by the DVD it has important missing scenes
DVD version is magnificent and seems complete

Little Lord Fauntleroy (1936) (B&W)
Starring: Freddie Bartholomew , Dolores Costello , C. Aubrey Smith , Guy Kibbee , and Henry Stephenson
Director: John Cromwell
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ASIN: B00006L918
Release Date: 2002-09-24

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Set in the late 19th century, this David O. Selznick masterpiece brings Burnett's classic literary tale to life with a refreshing flair. Cedric "Ceddie" Erroll is an endearing Brooklyn boy who can hold his own in a street fight, often aided by r

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Sweet Old Fashioned movie.......2007-04-10

My husband and I aren't nearly old enough to have seen this when it first came out in the movies. We saw most of the movie on Turner Classic Movies but missed the ending, so we bought the DVD. It was well worth the money - both of us cried. I recommend this to all age groups.

Great Entertainment.......2007-01-22

This is good old fashioned enjoyable movie. Freddie Bartholomew plays the character of Fauntleroy with a great deal of maturity. Wonderful to see Mickey Rooney as the the character of Dick (the shoe shine lad) it is marvelous to know that Mickey is still making movies to this day, and long may he, he would be about 16 in this, but my he looks about 14 at the most. Basically it is the story of how the goodness of a little boy melts the heart of his grandfather and earns the respect of his elders. Along the way are a few twists and turns and a very enjoyable storyline.

The Best from the Past.......2006-11-04

The movie is old but well thought out & wonderfully portrayed. The DVD retains all the vision & passion, not to mention the struggles & joys of the original film. It is a classic! Such an item deserves a place in ANY ncollection & needs to be watched from time ti time with affection.

Don't by the DVD it has important missing scenes.......2006-05-29

I bought the VHS awhile back and loved it. So when the DVD came out I wanted to get than thinking that it would be a cleaner picture. To my dismay there were some scenes missing. These scenes were important to the character development of Ceddie. I recommend that you wait until they come up with a DVD version that has all of the scenes in it.

DVD version is magnificent and seems complete.......2006-02-28

First reading the reviews for this product, I chose the VHS version believing the transfer would be better and the VHS would contain scenes not available in the DVD version. The VHS arrived without audio, so I returned it and decided to purchase the DVD-- even though reviewers said the DVD version was edited and transferred unsatisfactorily.

When the DVD came, I was most pleased with the transfer. The picture is very clean and crisp and the audio portion is so superior that I am able to hear dialogue clearly which I had missed previously. Missing scenes? No. In fact, there are some small scenes in the DVD version which I had not seen before in the other versions I have viewed (for example, the dining room table scene with Ceddie and the Earl of Dorincourt).

All this aside, I love this movie for its portrayal of the redeeming power of love. My children benefit from watching it because Lord Fauntleroy is a powerful example of courage, respect and virtue. I have often wondered what it would be like to have a child without sin (only Jesus qualifies), but "Ceddie" as Little Lord Fauntleroy is perhaps the closest approximation to come from earthly minds. His mother, also, is a woman of admirable strength, wisdom and grace. Most inspiring.

I have no reservations recommending this film in DVD format.

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Sweet and charming from start to finish
Mary was a little boy
A delightful and ever-popular classic
The Ideal Introduction To Mary Pickford.

Little Lord Fauntleroy
Starring: Mme. de Bodamere , Rose Dione , Joseph J. Dowling , Claude Gillingwater , and Colin Kenny
Director: Jack Pickford , and Alfred E. Green
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ASIN: B000777HT8
Release Date: 2005-03-01

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Fortunes change dramatically for little Cedric, a poor American boy living in 1880s New York, when he unexpectedly inherits a British fortune. He and his mother, known as "Dearest," are sent to England to live with the cold and unsentimental earl who oversees Cedric's newfound wealth. To keep his wealth, Cedric must conquer the Earl's heart and fight off an unexpected claimant to his new fortune. A highly influential film in its day, this family classic remains an extraordinarily entertaining and fascinating look at old New York and the English artistocracy. Mary Pickford exhibits her remarkable range as an actress by playing both Cedric (inspired by her brother Jack's joy of mischief and her husband Douglas Fairbanks' swagger) and his mother, the gentle and beautiful Dearest. Also on display is the enormous talent of cameraman Charles Rosher (Sunrise) who created all the double exposure shots in which mother and son appear in the same scene. One of Mary Pickford's most lavish productions, this is still considered the finest adaptation of Frances Hodgeson Burnett's classic novel.

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Sweet and charming from start to finish.......2005-10-21

Based on the popular childrens' novel of the same name, by Frances Hodgson Burnett, this is a very engrossing story that in a way transcends being a childrens' story. It takes place in 1885, starting in New York City and moving across the pond to England after young Cedric Errol (Little Lord Fauntleroy) is told that he is now a lord and next in line to become Earl of Dorincourt. Cedric and his mother Dearest aren't exactly well-off, but Cedric doesn't want to leave at first, even knowing it will greatly improve their social and financial status, because of how attached he is to the city, how much he wants to become President when he grows up, so he can help the less fortunate, the horrible things he's been told earls do, and how devoted he is to his three closest friends, Hobbs, a storekeeper, Mrs. McGinty, who sells apples, and Dick, who blackens boots.

After moving to England, Cedric, now Lord Fauntleroy, is rather upset at how his mother is forced to live in a cabin outside of the main estate instead of there in the castle with him and his grandfather, the Earl of Dorincourt. "Grandfather Earl," as he calls him, never approved of the relationship Dearest and Cedric's father had, and originally didn't think very highly of Cedric himself either, but quickly lets down his reserve and finds himself incredibly charmed by his grandson. Cedric doesn't want to be the type of earl he's heard about back home, however, and uses his power and new position to help the less fortunate, like he would have done if he had become President when he was older. Things seem to be going swimmingly when all of a sudden it appears as though there might be another heir, with a more legitimate claim, which threatens to upturn the happy secure new life Cedric has made for himself. His friends back home, however, are positive this cannot be, and do some research to try to right things before it might be too late.

This is really a charming story, and also serves as wholesome family entertainment, despite the old-fashioned story (it does take place in the nineteenth century, and really reflects that different society and era), though it does seem a bit chatty at times for a silent film. That is to be expected, though, seeing as it was based on a book and not just created solely or primarily for the screen. The musical score is also very lovely, and the special effects are really something. Dual roles had been played before, but not the same way you see here, such as when Cedric kisses his mother. This was before they had computers; they had to create all of these special effects, seemingly primitive today, without help from high-tech machines. Although I have to agree that you can't really forget that Cedric is being played by a woman, as much as she really gets into the role and acts like a little boy. It was one thing for Mary Pickford to play little girls and teenagers, but in this role you never really forget that she's actually a woman and not a little boy, as good as she is at it. She just looks too pretty, too womanly, for people to completely suspend disbelief and after awhile just lose track of the fact that she is in fact a woman.

Mary was a little boy.......2005-03-21

Little Lord Fauntleroy is an enjoyable Mary Pickford film. It is unusual not so much because she plays two roles, she had done that already in Stella Maris, but because she plays a boy. The story, adapted from Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic of a young American boy going to England to claim his inheritance, is well told with lots of humour and sentiment. Pickford does well in her two roles of mother and son and the way she interacts with herself on screen is a delight to watch, especially when one knows that these special effects were all done in the camera. Her acting in the part of Cedric can hardly be faulted. She throws herself, sometimes literally, into the part and does everything possible to transform herself into a little boy, but she is never truly convincing. This is not really the fault of her acting. Her mannerisms, her way of walking, her fights are all boyish, but she always looks just like Mary Pickford. In the end it has to be said that while Mary could transform herself into a little girl years younger than herself, she just could not make herself look like a little boy. She's far too beautiful and has too many curls. She remains, as always, the girl with the curls.

The black and white print on the Milestone DVD is pretty good. It seems to be complete and while there are quite a lot of scratches, this wear and tear is never really distracting. The image is clear and bright with a good amount of detail. I was generally pleased with how the film looks. The DVD has a good orchestral score by Nigel Holton, well played and appropriate to the mood of the film. As extras there are two photo galleries. Little Lord Fauntleroy may not be one of Pickford's very best films, but once you get used to Mary as a little boy, it becomes a lot of fun and essential viewing for her fans.

A delightful and ever-popular classic.......2005-03-08

You can't go too wrong with a popular and much liked story like "Little Lord Fauntleroy" - the poor boy growing up in 19th century New York who learns he is heir to an earldom in England, and whose childlike charm and good-naturedness softens the heart of his embittered and grumpy grandfather. And who better to play the role than Mary Pickford who won the title of "America's Sweetheart" for her popular and pleasing personality, her impressive acting skills and roles that appeal to everyone. In "Little Lord Fauntleroy", Mary showcases her brilliant talent for playing children - both girls and boys - as well as her versatility by also playing the role of the little lord's mother. The camera work for these scenes - mother and little lord together - is perfect, and overall this film is faultless with sharp, clear picture quality and a most beautiful orchestral score perfectly matched to the film. The scenes of the old English castle, village and surroundings are also perfect and a pleasure to behold, but above all it's Mary Pickford's charming and charismatic portrayal of the unassuming and loving Lord Fauntleroy that makes this film a real winner. Her expressive pantomime skills really bring the role of the young Lord come to life, and you won't mind one bit that she looks much more like a girl than a young boy. Next to "Stella Maris" in which she also plays dual roles very impressively, this is the best Pickford film I've seen so far, and I'm hoping that the other Pickford releases that Milestone Films has planned for later this year will be similarly enjoyable. There are slide shows of stills and other memorabilia on this DVD as well, making it an excellent Mary Pickford edition, and one that will surely appeal to many viewers.

The Ideal Introduction To Mary Pickford........2005-02-27

The 1921 version of LITTLE LORD FAUNTLEROY was one of Mary Pickford's biggest hits and it's easy to see why. It features her in a dual role as the little lord and his mother giving her the opportunity to showcase her acting talent in two very different roles as well as letting us see the two types of parts she would play for the rest of her career. While split-screen roles had been done many times before (Pickford even did it in 1918's STELLA MARIS) seldom has it been done as well as it is here. Not only are the double exposures perfect but the perspectives used really highlight the difference between child and adult. Mary was one of the most powerful people in Hollywood at that time and she always worked with the best technicians available. The sets are stunning, the lighting equally memorable and Charles Rosher's cinematography is in a class by itself. The direction is credited to Alfred E.Green and Mary's brother Jack (according to Mary he was the inspiration for her portrayal of Fauntleroy) but you can be sure that she did a lot of it herself without credit. Claude Gillingswater as the old Earl of Dorincourt gives a marvelous performance every bit the equal of C. Aubrey Smith and Alec Guiness in later versions. As wonderful as Mary's child performance is, I never once thought of her as a boy (I'm sure audiences in 1921 didn't either) but she definitely was the character of Fauntleroy so it really doesn't matter. Her work as the mother is just as good showing that she could play adult roles when she gave herself the opportunity. Sadly it is that aspect of her acting which has been forgotten over the years. Milestone's release this year of several Pickford films in restored editions to go along with those already available should help to rectify this oversight and return Pickford to her rightful place as one of the silent screen's top performers and not just "Little Mary", the good little girl caricature that most people think of her as today. The film isn't perfect as some of Mary's concessions to her 1920's audience like the fight at the end seem out of place with the rest of the picture. Nevertheless LITTLE LORD FAUNTLEROY is the ideal introduction to Mary Pickford for those of you not familiar with her work while it gives those of us who are one of her best vehicles in beautiful condition. Special mention should be made of the fine orchestral score that Nigel Holton has provided for the film. Thanks again to Milestone Films and The Mary Pickford Foundation for making this and other Pickford releases available on home video.

Love Laughs At Andy Hardy / Little Lord Fauntleroy

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Love Laughs At Andy Hardy / Little Lord Fauntleroy
Starring: Mickey Rooney
Director: Multi
Manufacturer: Miracle Pictures
ProductGroup: DVD
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Love Finds Andy Hardy

ASIN: B00067VKIS
Release Date: 2005-05-05

Classic Family Movies (Heidi / Little Lord Fauntleroy / The Little Princess)

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Don't buy this unless you only want The Little Princess!
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ASIN: B0000DFXVU
Release Date: 2003-11-25

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Don't buy this unless you only want The Little Princess!.......2005-02-06

This DVD depicting Shirley Temple on the cover is a deliberate deception. It's a lure to sell a 1960's version of Heidi. It does this not only by not specifying the versions of the movies, but by implication: the Shirley Temple version of "Heidi", "Little Lord Fauntleroy", and "The Little Princess" were all products of the 1930's and could be reasonably classed together. Also, there was a section of "Little Lord Fauntleroy" where the image actually had streaks, as if the film were slipping. The sound was often muffled. I've never been aware of either of these defects when seeing the movie on TV. A shoddy product.

classic family movies.......2005-01-09

This is NOT the Heidi with Shirley Temple as the picture on the cover leads you to believe! That is the only reason I bought this DVD and I did not get the one film I wanted!

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Little Lord Fauntleroy

Little Lord Fauntleroy
Starring: Eric Alden , Reginald Barlow , Freddie Bartholomew , May Beatty , and Daisy Belmore
Director: John Cromwell
Manufacturer: Passion Productions
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ASIN: B00023BLWQ
Release Date: 2004-06-29

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Little Lord Fauntleroy.......2007-05-12

This old movie may be about a boy, but it really deals with a mother's emotions regarding giving her son over to live with a crotchety old man (her father-in-law). Yes, the child redeems him and in the end all are living happily ever after. I would not expect a young child of 8 or even 10 to understand the depth of what is going on. They would very likely be quite upset at the thought of being separated from their mom in a similar way.

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Everyone dreams of a long lost rich relative
Little Lord Fauntleroy - Freddie Bartholomew

Little Lord Fauntleroy
Starring: Freddie Bartholomew
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Everyone dreams of a long lost rich relative.......2005-04-19

This story has been filmed several times through the centuries. Each brings with it the strengths and weaknesses of the time period in which it was made. A few examples are:
1914 - Gerald Royston - Cedric Erroll
1921 - Mary Pickford - Little Lord Fauntleroy/Dearest
1936 - Freddy Bartholomew - Cedric `Ceddie' Erroll
1976 - Glen Anderson - Lord Fauntleroy
1980 - Rick Schroder - Lord Fauntleroy (Ceddie Errol)
1995 - Michael Benz - Cedric Errol
2003 - Aleksei Vesyolkin - Cedric

As with any story everyone has there favorite interpretation. This is a review of the 1936 version.

Ceddie (Freddy Bartholomew) is a well meaning kid, which is wise beyond his years and very well mannered. He lives alone with his mother Dearest (Dolores Costello Barrymore.) He is the product of his environment (America depression era) where he is mentored by a wise grocer (Guy Kibbee,) and befriended by others such as the shoe shine boy (Mickey Rooney.)

Turns out that he is the long lost grandson of the Earl of DorinCourt (C. Aubrey Smith,) and heir to an estate in England. So he is "Little Lord Fauntleroy." He is removed from the only home he knows and whisked off to England. There he does not realize that his grandfather can not stand his mother (they never met) so she has to stay in another house.

All is going swimmingly until the "Real Little Lord Fauntleroy" the son of the other brother shows up. Now what will happen? Is `Ceddie' destined to be second fiddle? Will his mother go back to America? What do his old friends think when they find out? Looks like curtains for everyone.

Little Lord Fauntleroy - Freddie Bartholomew.......2002-05-28

This is one of my all time favorite movies. The cast is outstanding and the film conveys the meaning of true friendship and the benefits of being kind and respectful to other people. Doing what is right is the best practice in the long run and this film demonstrates from the begining, just how important friendships are and how kindness brightens the day and life of everyone it may touch. I appreciate this movie being available on DVD and look for to others such as THE FARMERS DAUGHTER BECOMING AVAILABLE.

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Little Princess/Little Lord Fauntleroy
Starring: Little Princess/Little Lord Fauntleroy
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ASIN: B000FBFU4U
Release Date: 2006-04-04

My Man Godfrey / His Girl Friday / Love Laughs At Andy Hardy / Little Lord Fauntleroy / {Red Skelton - Halloween Show / How to Make a Salad / Mr. Lasagna / Bolivar Goes Hollywood / the U.N. Show}

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My Man Godfrey / His Girl Friday / Love Laughs At Andy Hardy / Little Lord Fauntleroy / {Red Skelton - Halloween Show / How to Make a Salad / Mr. Lasagna / Bolivar Goes Hollywood / the U.N. Show}

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INTERACTIVE MENUS with CHAPTER STOPS / 5.1 ENHANCED SOUND / DIGITALLY REMASTERED

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Sweet Old Fashioned movie
Great Entertainment
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Don't by the DVD it has important missing scenes
DVD version is magnificent and seems complete

Little Lord Fauntleroy
Starring: Freddie Bartholomew , Dolores Costello , C. Aubrey Smith , Guy Kibbee , and Henry Stephenson
Director: John Cromwell
Manufacturer: Anchor Bay
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ASIN: B00004Y6AN
Release Date: 2000-11-28

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Sweet Old Fashioned movie.......2007-04-10

Great Entertainment.......2007-01-22

The Best from the Past.......2006-11-04

Don't by the DVD it has important missing scenes.......2006-05-29

DVD version is magnificent and seems complete.......2006-02-28

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