Little Men

Little Men (1940) is a drama, comedy film directed by Norman Z. McLeod rated 5.5/10.

Jo March and her husband Professor Bhaer operate the Plumfield School for poor boys. When Dan, a tough street kid, comes to the school, he wins Jo's heart despite his hard edge, and she defends him when he is falsely accused. Dan's foster father, Major Burdle, is a swindler in cahoots with another crook called Willie the Fox. When the Plumfield School becomes in danger of foreclosure, the two con men cook up a scheme to save the home.

Cast

Kay Francis

Josephine "Jo" Bhaer

Jack Oakie

William "Willie" Deming

George Bancroft

Major I.I. Burdle

Jimmy Lydon

Daniel "Danny" Burdle

Ann Gillis

Nan

Carl Esmond

Professor Bhaer

Richard Nichols

Teddy Bhaer

Casey Johnson

Robby

Francesca Santoro

Bess

Johnny Burke

Silas

Lillian Randolph

Asia

Sammy McKim

Tommy