Little Women (1994 film)

Little Women is a 1994 American drama film directed by Gillian Armstrong. The screenplay by Robin Swicord is based on the 1868 Louisa May Alcott novel of the same name. It is the fifth feature film adaptation of the Alcott classic, following silent versions released in 1917 and 1918, a 1933 George Cukordirected release, a 1949 adaptation by Mervyn LeRoy, and a 1978 television adaptation by Gordon Hessler. It was released exclusively on December 21, 1994, and was released nationwide four days later on December 25, 1994, by Columbia Pictures.

Living next door to the family is wealthy Mr. Laurence John Neville, whose grandson Theodore, nicknamed Laurie Christian Bale, moves in with him and becomes a close friend of the March family, particularly Jo. Mr. Laurence becomes a mentor for Beth, whose exquisite pianoplaying reminds him of his deceased daughter, and Meg falls in love with Lauries tutor John Brooke Eric Stoltz.Mr. March is wounded in the war and Marmee is called away to nurse him. While Marmee is away, Beth contracts scarlet fever from a neighbors infant. Awaiting Marmees return, Meg and Jo send Amy away to live in safety with their Aunt March. Prior to Beths illness, Jo had been Aunt Marchs companion for several years, and while she was unhappy with her position she tolerated it in the hope her aunt one day would take her to Europe. When Beths condition worsens, Marmee is summoned home and nurses her to recovery just in time for Christmas. Mr. Laurence gives his daughters piano to Beth, Meg accepts John Brookes proposal and Mr. March surprises his family by returning home from the war. ........

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