Heidi (1937)
Heidi is a 1937 drama movie directed by Allan Dwan, with a running time of 1h 28m. It stars Shirley Temple, Jean Hersholt and Delmar Watson.
Heidi is orphaned and her uncaring maternal Aunt Dete takes her to the mountains to live with her reclusive, grumpy paternal grandfather, Adolph Kramer. Heidi brings her grandfather back into mountain society through her sweet ways and sheer love. When Dete later returns and steals Heidi away to become the companion of a rich man's wheelchair-bound daughter, the grandfather is heartsick to discover his little girl missing and immediately sets out to get her back.
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What is Heidi about?
Heidi is orphaned and her uncaring maternal Aunt Dete takes her to the mountains to live with her reclusive, grumpy paternal grandfather, Adolph Kramer. Heidi brings her grandfather back into mountain society through her sweet ways and sheer love. When Dete later returns and steals Heidi away to become the companion of a rich man's wheelchair-bound daughter, the grandfather is heartsick to discover his little girl missing and immediately sets out to get her back.
When was Heidi released?
Heidi was released on 15 October 1937.
How long is Heidi?
Heidi runs 1h 28m.
Who made Heidi?
Heidi was directed by Allan Dwan.
Where can I watch Heidi?
Heidi is available on Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch Heidi
Rent: Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Shirley Temple as Heïdi Kramer
- Jean Hersholt as Adolph Kramer
- Delmar Watson as Peter
- Marcia Mae Jones as Klara Sesemann
- Arthur Treacher as Andrews
- Helen Westley as Blind Anna
- Thomas Beck as Pastor Schultz
- Mary Nash as Fraulein Rottenmeier
- Sidney Blackmer as Sesemann
- Pauline Moore as Elsa
- Mady Christians as Dete
- Egon Brecher as Inn Keeper