Product Details

• Actors: Rick Schroder, Alec Guinness, Eric Porter, Colin Blakely, Connie Booth
• Directors: Jack Gold
• Writers: Blanche Hanalis, Frances Hodgson Burnett
• Producers: Norman Rosemont, William Hill
• Format: NTSC, Color
• Language: English
• Rated: G (General Audience)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Feature Films For Families
• VHS Release Date: January 1, 2001
• Run Time: 104 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00000F4P6
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #66,973 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Alec Guinness, Ricky (Rick) Schroder, Connie Booth. Based on the story by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Excellent TV remake of the 1936 classic film about an impoverished New York boy who inherits an enormous estate. Feature Films for Families edition with Parent's Guide Discussion questions on back of case.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Family Christmas Film or For Any Time of Year!, November 24, 2001

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KittyKins "KittyKins" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Little Lord Fauntleroy [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This version of Frances Hodgeson Burnett's classic novel, staring Alec Guiness and Ricky Schroder, is excellent! Excellent acting by all the cast!! The story line: Young Cedric Erroll is summoned to England from New York by the Grandfather he has never met. His crusty grandfather begins training him to be the next Earl of Dorincourt. Needless to say, the grandfather himself becomes transformed by Cedie! I especially appreciate that the movie producers used the novel for the story line without the typical "Hollywood twist". The last half an hour of the movie happens during the Christmas season, and it is a touching climax to a wonderful presentation of the story.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Little Lord Fauntleroy, May 15, 2005

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William Compton "Bill" (Kitsap, Washington USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Little Lord Fauntleroy [VHS] (VHS Tape)

The Alec Guinness/Ricky Schroder version was so beautifully filmed, that the scenery and costuming become a member of this stellar case. I watched this (made for TV) movie when it first aired, and have been amazed that such an elaborate production has not become a yearly tradition. To my knowledge it has never aired but the one time--what a waste and what a pity. I search the TV listings each year.
I am forced to watch our extended-play, grainy VHS copy--the beauty of this story has become a family favorite. Christmas would not be Christmas without seeing it.
The story is perdictable--from the start you know all will turn out well. In the best Dickens-ist tradition. Bad is turned into good, eventually. You willing gallup along anyway because the cast captures the roles so comvincingly and the beauty is equally captivating.
What will it take to have this movie released on a remastered DVD? This holiday season do yourself a favor and ferret out a copy--Then kick back and let the Christmad spirit wash over you.
I don't promise any surprises, but you might find yourself drawn into the faithful circle that believe this film is among the very best of Christmas stories filmed.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A super family movie brilliantly performed, December 12, 2005

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skiruguy (Lancaster PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Little Lord Fauntleroy [VHS] (VHS Tape)

We've watched this time and again--even twice in succession on New Year's Eve--because we enjoy the story and the performances. Why won't someone wake up and put a restored version on DVD????