Official movie poster for The Little Orphan (1949), a animation comedy film

The Little Orphan(1949)

7.0(66)8m1949-04-30
AnimationComedy

The Little Orphan Synopsis

The Bide A Wee Mouse Home has sent the orphan mouse Nibbles to spend Thanksgiving with Jerry. Unfortunately, Nibbles is always hungry.

The Little Orphan (1949) is a animation and comedy film directed by William Hanna, released on April 30, 1949 with a runtime of 8m. It stars William Hanna. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 66 ratings.

Director:
William Hanna
Producers:
Fred Quimby
Composer:
Scott Bradley
Production:
MGM Cartoon Studio
Status:
Released

The Little Orphan Cast & Crew

Main cast

Key crew

Directed by William Hanna, produced by Fred Quimby.

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The Little Orphan Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 66 ratings.

CinemaSerf

7/10

Good to see that "Jerry" has found a good use for the mousetrap as he sits reading his book, then his life changes when a knock at the door introduces him to an orphan called "Nibbles". Judging by it's speed about the place, it could be related to "Speedy", but it needs milk. Who's got the milk? "Tom", of course - and he isn't in a sharing vein. The usual shenanigans now ensue as "Jerry" tries to purloin some food…

Reviewed on January 30, 2025

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The Little Orphan – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Little Orphan online?

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Who stars in The Little Orphan?

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The main cast of The Little Orphan (1949) includes William Hanna. The film was directed by William Hanna. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Little Orphan released?

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The Little Orphan was released on April 30, 1949 and runs for 8m.

Is The Little Orphan worth watching?

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The Little Orphan (1949) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 66 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.