Little Miss Marker

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Little Miss Marker
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NR,1hr 28min
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1934
Synopsis: Perhaps the most memorable of all of the movies based on Damon Runyon's story because of the winning presence of Shirley Temple (although it was remade three times), this is the story of a little girl who is left as a marker for a $20.00 bet. Temple's father kills himself and the bookie doesn't know what to do with the young girl. Needless to say, she wins over the hearts of all and sundry and the bookie turns over a new leaf to make this little girl happy. Through all the complications the bookie ... Full Synopsis
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Little Miss Marker put the already popular Shirley Temple on the map in a big way. Whereas previous films had been mere excuses for Temple to strut her stuff, Marker was actually a very good film. True, it's sentimental, especially when seen through the eyes of modern audiences, and it doesn't shy away from being blatantly manipulative. Yet there's still something undeniably appealing about the basic ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Sorrowful Jones
Bangles Carson
Miss Marker
Big Steve
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