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Dimples is a american film of genre Drama directed by William A. Seiter released in USA on 9 october 1936 with Shirley Temple

Dimples (1936)

Dimples
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Released in USA 9 october 1936
Length 1h19
Directed by
OriginUSA
Genres Drama,    Musical theatre,    Musical
Rating64% 3.2465753.2465753.2465753.2465753.246575

Dimples is a 1936 American musical film directed by William A. Seiter. The screenplay was written by Nat Perrin and Arthur Sheekman. The film is about a young mid-nineteenth century street entertainer (Temple) who is separated from her pickpocket grandfather (Morgan) when given a home by a wealthy New York City widow (Westley). The film was panned by the critics. Videocassette and DVD versions of the film were available in 2009.

Synopsis

Dimples is a Bowery busker living with her pickpocket grandfather "Professor" Eustace Appleby. She is hired to entertain at a soiree in the Washington Square Park home of wealthy widow Caroline Drew. Mrs. Drew is so charmed by Dimples she opens her home and heart to the child, providing her a life of comfort and plenty.

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