Shirley Temple in a role that seems custom-made for her, portrays the spirited young heroine of the popular children's novel, giving her a rich emotional depth and infinite charm. When her aunt tires of caring for her, orphan Heidi is taken into the Swiss mountains to live with her gruff grandfather (Jean Hersholt), a hermit who comes to adore her. But the aunt returns to steal Heidi away, selling her to a family whose invalid daughter (Marcia Mae Jones) needs a companion. Bullied by an evil gov
Heidi (1937)
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Shirley Temple in a role that seems custom-made for her, portrays the spirited young heroine of the popular children's novel, giving her a rich emotional depth and infinite charm. When her aunt tires of caring for her, orphan Heidi is taken into the Swiss mountains to live with her gruff grandfather (Jean Hersholt), a hermit who comes to adore her. But the aunt returns to steal Heidi away, selling her to a family whose invalid daughter (Marcia Mae Jones) needs a companion. Bullied by an evil governess (Mary Nash), Heidi still charms the entire household and never stops trying to return to her beloved grandfather.
Cast and crew
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Allan Dwan
Director -
Shirley Temple
Heidi -
Jean Hersholt
Adolph Kramer / Grandfather -
Arthur Treacher
Andrews -
Helen Westley
Blind Anna -
Thomas Beck
Pastor Schultz -
Mary Nash
Fraulein Rottenmeier -
Sidney Blackmer
Herr Sesemann -
Pauline Moore
Elsa -
Mady Christians
Dete -
Marcia Mae Jones
Klara Sesemann -
Delmar Watson
Peter -
Egon Brecher
Inn Keeper -
Christian Rub
Baker -
George Humbert
Organ Grinder -
Sig Ruman
Police Captain -
Johanna Spyri
Writer -
Walter Ferris
Writer -
Julien Josephson
Writer
Additional information
Directors
Allan DwanDirectors
Studio
20th Century StudiosStudio
Subtitles
English (CC)Subtitles
Released year
1937Released year
Age rating
Duration
1 h 28 minDuration
Genres
ComedyDrama
Family
Genres
Drama
Family
Writers
Johanna SpyriWalter Ferris
Julien Josephson
Writers
Walter Ferris
Julien Josephson
Size
3.9 GB (1080p HD)2.36 GB (720p HD)
1.44 GB (SD)
Size
2.36 GB (720p HD)
1.44 GB (SD)
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