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Kathleen

  • 1941
  • Approved
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
564
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Shirley Temple, Herbert Marshall, Laraine Day, and Gail Patrick in Kathleen (1941)
Drama

Kathleen is a 12 year old who lives in a big house with a nanny, a butler, maids, no mother and a father who is working most of the time. She dreams of a family with a mother, father and her... Read allKathleen is a 12 year old who lives in a big house with a nanny, a butler, maids, no mother and a father who is working most of the time. She dreams of a family with a mother, father and her, and tells everyone that she has such a family. Because of this story, she cannot invite ... Read allKathleen is a 12 year old who lives in a big house with a nanny, a butler, maids, no mother and a father who is working most of the time. She dreams of a family with a mother, father and her, and tells everyone that she has such a family. Because of this story, she cannot invite any friends over as they will see that it is not true. Kathleen and her nanny, Mrs. Farrel... Read all

  • Director
    • Harold S. Bucquet
  • Writers
    • Mary C. McCall Jr.
    • Kay Van Riper
  • Stars
    • Shirley Temple
    • Herbert Marshall
    • Laraine Day
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    564
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Harold S. Bucquet
    • Writers
      • Mary C. McCall Jr.
      • Kay Van Riper
    • Stars
      • Shirley Temple
      • Herbert Marshall
      • Laraine Day
    • 17User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

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    Top Cast22

    Shirley Temple
    Shirley Temple
    • Kathleen Davis
    Herbert Marshall
    Herbert Marshall
    • John Davis
    Laraine Day
    Laraine Day
    • Dr. Martha Kent
    Gail Patrick
    Gail Patrick
    • Lorraine Bennett
    Felix Bressart
    Felix Bressart
    • Mr. Schoner
    Nella Walker
    Nella Walker
    • Mrs. Farrell
    Lloyd Corrigan
    Lloyd Corrigan
    • Dr. Montague Foster
    Guy Bellis
    Guy Bellis
    • Jarvis
    Wade Boteler
    Wade Boteler
    • Policeman
    Charles Judels
    Charles Judels
    • Manager
    Else Argal
    • Maid
    Margaret Bert
    • Margaret
    James Flavin
    James Flavin
    • Moving Man
    Monte Collins
    • Moving Man
    Joe Yule
    Joe Yule
    • Sign Poster
    Fern Emmett
    Fern Emmett
    • Miss Bewley
    • (scenes deleted)
    Florence Bates
    Florence Bates
    • Woman Customer at Shoner's Store
    • (uncredited)
    Thomas F. Burke
      • Director
        • Harold S. Bucquet
      • Writers
        • Mary C. McCall Jr.
        • Kay Van Riper
      • All cast & crew
      • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

      User reviews17

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      • Trivia
        A body double for Herbert Marshall was used in the scene where his character runs past Shirley Temple and up the stairs after Mrs. Farrell opens the box containing a firecracker. Marshall lost a leg in WWI and body doubles were always used whenever his character had to run or walk quickly up staircases.
      • Quotes
        • Mrs. Farrell: If you were a nice girl with a nice clean mind, you wouldn't keep a diary.
        • Kathleen Davis: You peeping Tom!
      • Connections
        Referenced in We Must Have Music (1941)
      • Soundtracks
        Around the Corner
        (1941)

        Music and lyrics by Roger Edens and Earl K. Brent (as Earl Brent)

        Played during the opening and closing credits

        Played on a music box several times

        Sung by Shirley Temple (uncredited) and chorus in a musical review during her daydream

        Played as background music often

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      Details

      • Release date
        • January 22, 1942 (United States)
      • Country of origin
        • United States
      • Language
        • English
      • Also known as
        • Cathleen
      • Filming locations
        • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA(Studio)
      • Production company
        • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • See more company credits at IMDbPro

      Tech specs

      • Runtime
        • 1h 28m(88 min)
      • Color
        • Black and White
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.37 : 1

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