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Little Women (1933): Film vs Book
Film · 1933 · Directed by George Cukor · Starring Katharine Hepburn, Joan Bennett
About the film
The first sound film of the four March sisters growing up in a loving but poor family.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookIt is trimmed to fit a short running time, but stays warm and loyal to the book.
Read or watch first?
The novel offers the full years of the sisters' lives.
What the book gives you
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
A warm, comforting story of four sisters that feels like coming home. You laugh, you cheer and you come away with a full heart, ready to share it with someone you love.
Who will like it: Readers who want a cozy, heartwarming story about sisters, family and following your dreams.