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The Little Minister (1934)

"Babble, the whole world's gypsy sweetheart, lives again to fire the blood of man, woman and child!"

5.519341h 50mEN
DramaRomance

Directed by Richard Wallace

Rating

5.5/10

Runtime

1h 50m

Language

EN

Release

December 28, 1934

Director

Richard Wallace

Overview

The stoic, proper Rev. Gavin Dishart, newly assigned to a church in the small Scottish village of Thrums, finds himself unexpectedly falling for one of his parishioners, the hot-blooded Gypsy girl Babbie. A village-wide scandal soon erupts over the minister's relationship with this feisty, passionat...

Cast

Katharine Hepburn

Katharine Hepburn

Barbara 'Babbie'

John Beal

John Beal

Révérend Gavin Dishart

Alan Hale

Alan Hale

Rob Daw

Donald Crisp

Donald Crisp

Docteur McQueen

Lumsden Hare

Lumsden Hare

Tammas Whammond

Andy Clyde

Andy Clyde

Wearyworld The Policeman

Beryl Mercer

Beryl Mercer

Margaret

Billy Watson

Billy Watson

Micah

Dorothy Stickney

Dorothy Stickney

Jean

Mary Gordon

Mary Gordon

Nanny

Frank Conroy

Frank Conroy

Lord Rintoul

Eily Malyon

Eily Malyon

Evalina

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Little Minister (1934), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

The stoic, proper Rev. Gavin Dishart, newly assigned to a church in the small Scottish village of Thrums, finds himself unexpectedly falling for one of his parishioners, the hot-blooded Gypsy girl Babbie. A village-wide scandal soon erupts over the minister's relationship with this feisty, passionate young woman, who holds a secret about the village's nobleman, Lord Milford Rintoul, and his role in an increasingly fractious labor dispute.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Little Minister. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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