The Little Match Girl(1928)
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The Little Match Girl Synopsis
An impoverished girl tries to sell matches on New Year's Eve. Shivering with cold and unable to sell her wares, she sits in a sheltered nook. Striking a match to keep warm, the flame shows her what's beyond.
The Little Match Girl (1928) is a drama and fantasy film directed by Jean Renoir, released on June 7, 1928 with a runtime of 38m. It stars Catherine Hessling, Eric Barclay, Jean Storm and Manuel Raaby. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 57 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean Renoir
- Writers:
- Jean Renoir, Hans Christian Andersen
- Producers:
- Jean Renoir, Jean Tedesco
- Cinematographer:
- Jean Bachelet
- Production:
- Jean Tedesco
- Status:
- Released
The Little Match Girl Cast & Crew
Main cast
Catherine Hessling
as Karen
Eric Barclay
- Jean Storm
Jean Storm
as Axel Ott / soldat en bois
- Manuel Raaby
Manuel Raaby
- Amy Wells
Amy Wells
Guy Ferrant
- Mme. Heuschling
Mme. Heuschling
as Une passante
- Comtesse Tolstoi
Comtesse Tolstoi
as La dame au chien
Key crew
Directed by Jean Renoir, written by Jean Renoir and Hans Christian Andersen, produced by Jean Renoir and Jean Tedesco.
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The Little Match Girl Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 57 ratings.
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The Little Match Girl – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Little Match Girl online?
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The Little Match Girl (1928) is available to stream on FlixFling, and to rent or buy from FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Little Match Girl?
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The main cast of The Little Match Girl (1928) includes Catherine Hessling, Eric Barclay, Jean Storm, Manuel Raaby and Amy Wells. The film was directed by Jean Renoir. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Little Match Girl released?
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The Little Match Girl was released on June 7, 1928 and runs for 38m.
Is The Little Match Girl worth watching?
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The Little Match Girl (1928) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 57 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.