Home
search
more | tips
IMDb > Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (1938)
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summaryplot synopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (1938) More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 15 | slideshow) Videos
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (1938) -- Clip: When I grow up, will you marry me?

Overview

User Rating:
6.7/10   367 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 128% in popularity this week. See rank & trends on IMDbPro.
Director:
Allan Dwan
Writers:
Kate Douglas Wiggin (novel) and
Don Ettlinger (writer)
more
Contact:
View company contact information for Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
18 March 1938 (USA) more
Genre:
Family | Comedy | Drama | Musical more
Plot:
Rebecca's Uncle Harry leaves her with Aunt Miranda who forbids her to associate with show people. But... more | add synopsis
User Comments:
My brief review of the film more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Shirley Temple ... Rebecca Winstead

Randolph Scott ... Tony Kent
Jack Haley ... Orville Smithers

Gloria Stuart ... Gwen Warren
Phyllis Brooks ... Lola Lee
Helen Westley ... Aunt Miranda Wilkins
Slim Summerville ... Homer Busby
Bill Robinson ... Aloysius
Raymond Scott ... Leader of Musical Ensemble (as Raymond Scott Quintet)
Alan Dinehart ... Purvis
J. Edward Bromberg ... Doctor Hill
Dixie Dunbar ... Receptionist
Paul Hurst ... Mug
William Demarest ... Harry Kipper
Ruth Gillette ... Melba
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Runtime:
80 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
Australia:G | Finland:S

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The title is taken from a book by Kate Douglas Wiggin, but outside of the character of Aunt Miranda and the plot element of Rebecca coming to live with her aunt, the film has absolutely nothing in common with the book. more
Quotes:
Aunt Miranda Wilkins: Just a minute, young man. Are you trying to tell me you want to put Rebecca on the radio?
Tony Kent: Yes, Miss Wilkins. On a very important program. A nationwide hookup...
Aunt Miranda Wilkins: Get out of here!
Tony Kent: But Miss Wilkins, I don't understand...
Gwen Warren: Aunt Miranda, please just listen to Mr. Kent.
Rebecca Winstead: I want to go on the radio so bad.
Tony Kent: This is a very important opportunity for Rebecca. Surely you can't say no.
Aunt Miranda Wilkins: Oh, can't I? Just listen, Mr. Kent. No! I know what you show people are, a no-good lot! I took Rebecca out of that unwholesome atmosphere, and I'm not going to put her back into it! She's staying on the farm where I can keep an eye on her.
more
Movie Connections:
Spoofed in "The Simpsons: Last Tap Dance in Springfield (#11.20)" (2000) more
Soundtrack:
Oh My Goodness more

FAQ

DVD Chapter Titles.
more
6 out of 6 people found the following comment useful:-
My brief review of the film, 16 December 2005
Author: sol- from Perth, Australia

A pleasant if not brilliant Shirley Temple vehicle, the young actress shines as the charming Rebecca and she sings quite well too. The film itself is formulaic and very predictable with typical characters, but it nevertheless does the job reasonably well, providing an opportunity for Temple to display her talents as and actress and as a singer. The songs are a delight to listen too as well. The main setback for the film is the amateurish editing - at least three or four times continuity is broken by the presence of jump cuts - however this can easily be ignored in light of the charms of the film. It supposedly is not faithful to the source material, but as a film on its own, it does fine.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (1938)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
'If I Had One Wish To Make........ Chesterfield_Invincible
I'm very self-reliant! kingsleysgirl45
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
The Old Homestead Giant Madonna: Truth or Dare Big Fish The Secret Garden
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
IMDb Family section IMDb USA section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.