Little Women [Region 2] | ![Little Women [Region 2]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51DHz5GfseL._SL160_.jpg) | Director: Mervyn LeRoy
Actors: June Allyson, Peter Lawford, Margaret O'Brien, Elizabeth Taylor, Janet Leigh
Category: DVD
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Rating:  92 reviews
Format: Anamorphic, Full Screen, NTSC
Languages: French (Original Language), English (Original Language), German (Original Language), English (Subtitled), German (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Polish (Subtitled)
Region: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Running Time: 121 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.6
EAN: 3333297191944
Theatrical Release Date: March 10, 1949
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This sumptuous 1949 film adaptation of the beloved Louisa May Alcott novel isn't as good as the 1933 Katharine Hepburn version, or even the 1994 remake starring an Oscar-nominated Winona Ryder, but it does offer its own pleasures, especially in seeing an all-star cast put through its paces. Erstwhile tomboy June Allyson stars as Alcott's famed heroine Jo, the budding writer in Civil War New England who pines for adventure, independence, and her own career. With Father off to war, it's up to Jo, practical older sister Meg (Janet Leigh), frail sister Beth (Margaret O'Brien), and vain sister Amy (Elizabeth Taylor) to help Marmee (a saintly Mary Astor) keep the home fires warm while dealing with the rigors of adolescence. It's all poured on with a generous amount of syrup, including lavish sets, hoop skirts, and petticoats, but anyone who's ever read Alcott's book will take comfort in its familiar story line. The dialogue is clunky but earnest, but you'd have to have a heart of stone not to get caught up in Jo's plight. And rarely do you get to see such stars go at it with such gusto: Allyson and Peter Lawford (as neighbor and rich boy Laurie) are a match made in B-movie heaven, Taylor is spunky and hilarious in an early comic performance, and Leigh does the matronly thing with aplomb. And nobody, but nobody, cries and suffers like Margaret O'Brien! Watch it in the wintertime, with a fire roaring. --Mark Englehart
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 June Allyson as Jo? No way! February 10, 2010
L. Perry (Tennessee)
Okay, I grew up under and Alcott obsessed mother. So, from an early age, I was taught to "respect" four little women.... And then, I saw this movie (on TV, thank heaven I didn't pay for it!), and it nearly ripped away all my respect for the storyline. I confess, I lay much of the blame for this on the peculiar casting choice of June Allyson in the lead as Jo. Her acting is mediocre, she really doesn't ring true as Jo. While some other actresses do seem to do a fine job, the whole production lacks a certain depth. While I'll never reach my mom's level of adoration for all-thing-Alcott, I do agree that 'Little Women' is far worthier than this production suggests. If you are in more mood for movie than book, let me recommend either the Wynona Ryder or Katherine Hepburn 'Little Women' movies. Better movies...with truer 'Jo's." I think Hepburn was particularly perfect.
 The best version of Little Women December 27, 2009
Ava Johnson (Scarborough, ON Canada)
This is the best version of Little Women. The casting is great, and the story is told well. I especially love June Allyson and Peter Lawford, a great movie pairing. And Elizabeth Taylor is great as Amy and almost unrecognizable as a blonde.
 Little Women at its best December 20, 2009
bhm (Torrance, Ca.)
I have seen both the 1994 Winona Ryder and this 1949 version of "Little Women". I have not read the book so I can't vouch for its accuracy. The acting in both versions are excellent and so were the movie. However what makes the 1949 version better is its presentation. Mind you, this is 1949 and the sets and color, Technicolor, are outstanding. Watching the movie is like going back into the Currier and Ives world. Movies were supposed to be an escape for about 2 hours and this movie delivered. Curl up into your easy chair, especially on a cold winter evening with the fireplace burning. They don't make movies like this anymore. Your won't be dissapointed.
Amazon order November 29, 2009
Carol L. Harshman (Nashville)
Would buy again from this seller. Item arrived quickly, and in condition described.
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I Have Not Received This DVD Yet November 18, 2009
Edna J. Cash (Madison, WI)
0 out of 6 found this review helpful
I got an e-mail indicating that this product was shipped on October 17, 2009; but I have never received the DVD. I would still like to have it. I am perplexed that it has not arrived. This is the third time this has happened this year where I ordered something and was told it shipped, but I never received it. I am forced to give it the very lowest rating under the circumstances.
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