The Little Friends (1951)

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:film
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Yoshitomo_Nara
gptkbp:aspect_ratio 1.37:1
gptkbp:awards Nominated for Academy Award
gptkbp:box_office $1 million
gptkbp:cast gptkb:Mabel_Albertson
gptkb:John_Litel
gptkb:William_Frawley
gptkb:Robert_H._Wise
gptkb:Barbara_Hale
gptkb:Mildred_Dunnock
gptkb:James_Gleason
gptkb:Evelyn_Varden
gptkb:Richard_Erdman
gptkbp:character_development Focus on child characters.
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:John_F._Seitz
gptkbp:color Black and white
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_reception mixed reviews
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced later family dramas.
gptkbp:design Realistic settings.
gptkbp:director gptkb:Robert_H._Wise
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:RKO_Radio_Pictures
gptkbp:edited_by Marjorie Fowler
gptkbp:editor Traditional editing.
gptkbp:film_festival None known
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:California
gptkbp:filmography Use of natural light.
On-location shooting
gptkbp:genre gptkb:High_School
gptkbp:home_media_release DVD release in 2005
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Little Friends (1951)
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Italian_Neorealism
gptkbp:influences Post-war American cinema
gptkbp:inspired_by Real-life events
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy Considered a classic in children's cinema.
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:David_Raksin
gptkbp:narrative_style Linear storytelling.
gptkbp:notable_quote " Friendship is the greatest gift."
gptkbp:plot_summary A story about childhood and friendship.
gptkbp:producer gptkb:Robert_H._Wise
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:RKO_Radio_Pictures
gptkbp:release_date 1951-06-15
gptkbp:release_year 1951
gptkbp:remake None known
gptkbp:runtime 90 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Robert_H._Wise
gptkbp:soundtrack gptkb:Original_score_by_David_Raksin
gptkbp:themes gptkb:Community_Center
gptkb:family
Childhood
gptkbp:viewing_platform Theatrical release