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The Beloved Brat

The Beloved Brat

1938Movie⏱️ 1h 2mApproved
ComedyDrama
6.1
IMDB Rating
253 votes

Drama about a problem child and her problem parents.

Director
Arthur Lubin
Writers
Lawrence Kimble, Jean Negulesco, Wally Kline
Stars
Bonita Granville, Dolores Costello, Donald Crisp
Release Date
April 30, 1938
Language
English, French
Country
United States
💬 15
Reviews
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🎭 Top Cast

Bonita Granville
Bonita Granville
as Roberta Morgan
Dolores Costello
Dolores Costello
as Helen Cosgrove
Donald Crisp
Donald Crisp
as John Morgan
Natalie Moorhead
Natalie Moorhead
as Evelyn Morgan
Lucile Gleason
Lucile Gleason
as Miss Brewster
Donald Briggs
Donald Briggs
as Jerome Williams
Emmett Vogan
Emmett Vogan
as Jenkins
👤
Loia Cheaney
as Mrs. Jenkins
Leo Gorcey
Leo Gorcey
as Spike Matz
👤
Ellen Lowe
as Anna

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Filming Location
Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
Production
Warner Bros.

🏷️ Keywords

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🎯 Categories

ComedyDrama

⭐ Featured Review

Nice Job Bonita
by aimless-462007-09-19
7/10

"A parental neglect social statement that comes dangerously close to the unintentional hilarity of "Reefer Madness". Fortunately it is saved by an extremely strong performance by Bonita Granville in the lead role (Roberta Morgan). While a bit of a reprise of her "These Three" nastiness, Granville's "The Beloved Brat" (1938) title role has considerably more dimensionality and the young actress displays unexpected range. Granville was generally more cute than sexy, but this film has a pre-code feel to it and emphasizes her sensual side in several scenes. Donal..."

💡 Did You Know?

The $50 Roberta receives from her father as a birthday present would equate to over $900 in 2019.

📖 Synopsis

Drama about a problem child and her problem parents.