The Littlest Rebel

Overview

Virgie Cary's father, a rebel officer, sneaks back to his rundown plantation to see his dying wife and is arrested. A Yankee officer takes pity and sets up an escape. Everyone is captured and the officers are to be executed. Virgie and Uncle Billy beg President Lincoln to intercede.

Details

Cast

Shirley Temple

Virginia 'Virgie' Cary

John Boles

Capt. Herbert Cary

Jack Holt

Col. Morrison

Karen Morley

Mrs. Cary

Bill Robinson

Uncle Billy

Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams

Sgt. Dudley

Willie Best

James Henry

Frank McGlynn Sr.

President Abraham Lincoln

Bessie Lyle

Mammy

Hannah Washington

Sally Ann

Bud Geary

Yankee Sergeant (uncredited)

Matthew Beard

Black Boy (uncredited)