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Oct 18, 2014garycornell rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
"Heidi" was made in 1937 with the irresistible Shirley Temple. Based on the children's novel which is also a classic, generations of young people have fallen in love with Heidi. Now the movie has been made many times, but the 1939 Shirley Temple version remains far and away the best interpretation. Along with such movies as "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm", Shirley Temple was as a big a star as anyone in Hollywood. The reason is simple, she was amazingly talented. She could sing, dance, and of course act. She never seems to be anyone else but herself. She was cute, bright eyed, and had an irresistible charm about her. Jean Hersholt should be mentioned as her grandfather, who Heidi comes to live with. He is great as a gruff but heart of gold grandfather. I hope you read the book to your children and see this wonderful movie. They are great companions and have been for many generations. Please leave your comments on the movie right here on the KCLS web site.