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Little Lord Fauntleroy [VHS]

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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.

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.

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????

This version is far, far better than the old 1936 version. It is faithful to the book and a pleasure to watch. Young Cedric Errol is a real child in this one, rather than a stuck up little prig. This version should be released as a DVD.

I can't believe this isn't on DVD! ...when so many other lesser movies are. Alec Guinness and an outstanding cast are offset by the incomparable English country side. This is one of the best Christmas movies ever made. Full of the Christmas Spirit. If this movie doesn't warm your heart, it's made of stone!

This version of "Little Lord Fauntleroy" is far and away the best I've seen. While there is a lot to recommend both the Mary Pickford version and the Freddie Barthlomew version, neither of them has Alec Guinness. I would say that Freddie is better than Ricky, but since this is actually the story of the grandfather's conversion, and no one is better than Alec Guinness, this is the version that prevails.

When will we get the DVD!!!!!!!

Extra bonus: Patrick Stewart in the small role of the stable master - a gem of understatement.

UPDATE: (July 2007)
The DVD is available from European sources!
I just found one on ebay.co.uk!
Check around, you'll be glad you did!

This production of "Little Lord Fauntleroy" is a pure joy to watch. It is much better than the Freddy Bartholomew production and more fun to watch than the BBC miniseries. Unfortunately, the movie has not been updated to DVD which is a shame since new generations will be stuck with watching the less well-done movies.

This movie is the ultimate in feel-good Christmas movies that has become an annual tradition in my family. I am sorely disappointed that it is not available on DVD because the VHS version that we have is not the best quality. If you want to see Rick Schoeder at his absolute cutest as a little boy, or if you are a fan of Alec Guiness, you must see this film.

Agree, Lets get it on DVD man!!!!!!!!! waht is up with all of you get it out there

This is a beautiful film and rare.costly because the rights have expired.who ever owns the film will not allow it to be available to the public.It won academy award for the scenery etc.great!!