"Little Women" is a 1950 American television play, adapting the classic novel Little Women over two nights for Studio One.
| "Little Women" | |
|---|---|
| Studio One episode | |
| Directed by | Paul Nickell Lela Swift |
| Written by | Sumner Locke Elliott |
| Based on | Little Women by Louisa May Alcott |
| Original air dates | 18 December 1950 25 December 1950 |
| Running time | 60 mins an episode |
The first was "Little Women: Meg's Story" on December 18, followed by "Little Women: Jo's Story" on Christmas Day. "Meg's Story" was directed by Paul Nickell and "Jo's Story" by Lela Swift.
Cast
edit- 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 Mr. Brooks
- Berry Kroeger as Mr. Laurence
- Una O'Connor as Hannah
- Conrad Bain Dr. Bangs
Reception
editReviewing "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
edit- ^ "Tele follow up". Variety. 20 December 1950. p. 30.
- ^ "Tele follow ups". Variety. 27 December 1950. p. 28.
- ^ Crosby, John (26 December 1950). "Erwin family". Oakland Tribune. p. 13.
External links
edit- "Little Women: Meg's Story" at IMDb
- "Little Women: Jo's Story" at IMDb
- Meg's Story at Letterbox DVD