Little Women

Four sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War.

Cast

Katharine Hepburn

as Jo

Joan Bennett

as Amy

Paul Lukas

as Prof. Bhaer

Edna May Oliver

as Aunt March

Jean Parker

as Beth

Frances Dee

as Meg

Henry Stephenson

as Mr. Laurence

Douglass Montgomery

as Laurie

John Lodge

as Brooke

Spring Byington

as Marmee

Reviews

Parker

"ill try to be what he loves to call me. a little woman." katharine hepburn has easily become my favorite jo march. in reality, this film is probably five stars for the first half, and two for the second. one thing i really liked about this version compared to the others was the subtle forshad...

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