Review of Little Miss Marker (1934) by Richard G — 02 Dec 2008

Why can't Hollywood let a movie go "full Runyon?".

This review of Little Miss Marker (1934) was written by Richard G on 02 Dec 2008.

Little Miss Marker has generally received positive reviews.

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By Dennis Schwartz (5,456) for Ozus' World Movie Reviews (5,456) on 20 Jul 2009

The original remains the most memorable of all of the versions because of Shirley, there was no one quite like her…

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It would be a mistake to think of the film as a Shirley Temple vehicle, since it owes as much or more to Adolphe Menjou, the tragic Dorothy…

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By Greg W (4,011) on 22 Apr 2013

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A little girl is left behind by her gambling father as a collateral, but soon charms the hardened crooks and bookies with her childish cleverness,…

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Not a bad little film...Miss Shirley Temple was very cute in one of her first starring roles. Worthy of a watch…

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By Mordaunt Hall (64) for The New York Times (9,847) on 08 Jun 1977

Tiny Shirley Temple is a joy to behold and her spontaneity and cheer in speaking her lines are nothing short of amazing…

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By ***Charlie*** (179) on 04 Feb 2008

I've seen a few Shirley Temple movies. Like John Wayne movies they blur into one another…

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One of the first Shirley Temple films - very cute and funny. Definately a classic…

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I thought this movie was pretty good. Definately a classic…

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