Video: The Little Princess
I've seen the 1995 version of this movie many times because it is just so beautiful. The 1939 version starred Shirley Temple as the rich little girl whose father leaves her at a school in England to go to some random war. When he is reported to have died during combat, little Sara Crewe loses all her money, and the semi-evil Miss Minchin has her stay on as a poorly treated servant to make up the money spent on a lavish pre-poverty birthday party. But she does not lose hope!
That's about it, plot-wise. Still, what girl hasn't dreamed of being able to give everyone their come-uppance when they find their father, alive but with a bit of memory loss. It's a cute little movie. I even like the Shirley Temple version, though her precociousness can be just a tad nauseating at times. Much like a Miss Dakota Fanning. Plus the singing and tap-dancing.
Overall, I like the 1995 version of A Little Princess better. It manages to squeeze a little more plot in there, and actually ties up all the loose ends. And is so pretty!
Sara Crewe: I am a princess! All girls are!
posted by Brenna @ 4:27 PM
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