Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women(2008)
Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women Synopsis
Louisa May Alcott, author of "Little Women," leads a literary double life, writing under the pseudonym A.M. Barnard, an identity that remains until the 1940s.
Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women (2008) is a documentary film directed by Nancy Porter, released on August 9, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Elizabeth Marvel, Daniel Gerroll, Emily Sarah Stikeman and Jane Alexander. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Nancy Porter
- Writers:
- Harriet Reisen
- Status:
- Released
Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women (2008) Trailer
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Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women Cast & Crew
Main cast
Elizabeth Marvel
as Louisa May Alcott
Daniel Gerroll
as Bronson Alcott
- Emily Sarah Stikeman
Emily Sarah Stikeman
as Louisa May Alcott
Jane Alexander
as Ednah Cheney
Dossy Peabody
as Abigail Alcott
Molly Schreiber
as Teen Louisa
- Marianna Bassham
Marianna Bassham
as May Alcott
- Maggie Quigley
Maggie Quigley
as Child May Alcott
- Linda Amendola
Linda Amendola
as Anna Alcott
Ellen Adair
as Teen Anna Alcott
Ken Cheeseman
as Ralph Waldo Emerson
- Beno Chapman
Beno Chapman
as Henry David Thoreau
Key crew
Directed by Nancy Porter, written by Harriet Reisen.
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Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women online?
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Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women (2008) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and TPT, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women?
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The main cast of Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women (2008) includes Elizabeth Marvel, Daniel Gerroll, Emily Sarah Stikeman, Jane Alexander and Dossy Peabody. The film was directed by Nancy Porter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women released?
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Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women was released on August 9, 2008 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women worth watching?
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Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women (2008) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women?
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