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Heidi (1937) was a Family - Drama Film directed by Allan Dwan and produced by Raymond Griffith and Darryl F. Zanuck.

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A Heidi Double Feature - A Great Story!

By Clayton on May 4, 2014 From Phantom Empires

A Heidi Double Feature - A Great Story! 5/4/2014 0 Comments From the outset, I'll state for the record that I'm aware that it's not cool to like movies like Heidi...especially if you're a straight... Read full article


A Heidi Double Feature - A Great Story!

By Clayton on May 4, 2014 From Phantom Empires

A Heidi Double Feature - A Great Story! 5/4/2014 0 Comments From the outset, I'll state for the record that I'm aware that it's not cool to like movies like Heidi...especially if you're a straight male. That said, I d... Read full article


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Heidi: The Grandfather will be worried. He didn't know I was going away, so I must go back tomorrow.
Klara Sesemann: Didn't Dete tell you?
Heidi: Tell me what?
Klara Sesemann: That you're to live here with me.
Heidi: No, she didn't tell me.
Klara Sesemann: You see, my mama's dead, and my papa's business keeps him in Paris most of the time, and I haven't anyone to play with.
Heidi: But I can't live here! I'm going back to the Grandfather right away!
Fräulein Rottenmeier: Indeed you are.
Klara Sesemann: No! I like her!
Fräulein Rottenmeier: Andrews will take you home in the morning.
Klara Sesemann: No! I want her to stay!
Fräulein Rottenmeier: I know what is best for you, Klara.
Klara Sesemann: My papa sent for her! You must wait until he comes home!
Fräulein Rottenmeier: Klara, you'll make yourself ill.
Klara Sesemann: I will! I know I will, if you don't let me keep Heidi!
Heidi: But Klara, I can't stay here!
Fräulein Rottenmeier: Be quiet, both of you.


Pastor Schultz: You're going for the child?
Adolph Kramer, The Grandfather: I am.
Pastor Schultz: You're not walking all the way to Frankfurt? It's over 100 miles!
Adolph Kramer, The Grandfather: I shall get there.
Pastor Schultz: Wait, neighbor.
Franz: Let us lend you enough for your railway fare.
Adolph Kramer, The Grandfather: That's kind of you, Franz, but my legs will carry me. And I have money to bring us back on the train.
Pastor Schultz, Franz: Auf Wiedersehen. Good luck, Adolph. God speed to you, neighbor.


Heidi: May I go with Peter today? It may be the last time before the snows.
Adolph Kramer, The Grandfather: All right. All right. But be back early for your lessons.
Heidi: I will. Are you sure you can get along without me?
Adolph Kramer, The Grandfather: I'll try.


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Facts about

Shirley Temple developed throat problems after she accidentally swallowed fake snow during a winter scene, and the crew had to shoot around her for two days.
A scene in which Heidi teaches Peter to read was cut from the final film.
Marcia Mae Jones received fan mail from disabled children all over the world after playing Klara in this movie.
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