Meet a resourceful family whose greatest strength is sticking together in the Five Little Peppers 4 Movie Collection. Starring Edith Fellows, Dorothy Ann Seese and Dorothy Peterson, these classic comedy dramas follow the Pepper children through financial difficulties, unexpected friendships and new adventures. Directed by Charles Barton, the four films bring Margaret Sidney's beloved characters to the screen.

Five Little Peppers 4 Movie Collection DVD Edith Fellows 1939-1940

FEATURES

• Four Classic Five Little Peppers Movies


• Films Released in 1939 and 1940


• Starring Edith Fellows as Polly Pepper


• Featuring Dorothy Ann Seese as Phronsie Pepper


• Featuring Dorothy Peterson, Charles Peck and Tommy Bond


• Ronald Sinclair Appears as Jasper King


• All Four Films Directed by Charles Barton


• Based on Characters Created by Margaret Sidney


• Family Comedy, Drama and Adventure


• Columbia Pictures Productions


• Black & White Presentation


• With Cover Art

MOVIES INCLUDED

1. Five Little Peppers and How They Grew (1939)


2. Five Little Peppers at Home (1940)


3. Out West with the Peppers (1940)


4. Five Little Peppers in Trouble (1940)

STORY SUMMARY

Widowed Mrs. Pepper and her five children may have little money, but their affection, determination and willingness to help one another keep the household moving. Polly, Ben, Joey, Davie and little Phronsie face life's complications with youthful energy and a strong family bond.

Five Little Peppers and How They Grew (1939)

The struggling Pepper family forms an important friendship with wealthy businessman J.H. King and his grandson Jasper. Their contrasting circumstances provide the setting for a story of generosity, opportunity and growing understanding.

Five Little Peppers at Home (1940)

The Peppers' friendship with the Kings continues as financial worries threaten the family's security. The children become involved in efforts to protect their mother's future, bringing determination and comic complications to the challenge.

Out West with the Peppers (1940)

Concern for Mrs. Pepper's health takes the family to Oregon, where relatives run a boardinghouse for loggers. A new environment introduces unfamiliar challenges and opportunities for the children to find adventure.

Five Little Peppers in Trouble (1940)

Back in Gusty Corners, the Peppers and their friends face another disruption to their household arrangements. School-related complications and interfering adults test the children's resourcefulness and loyalty.

GENRE

Genre: Movie Collection

Subgenre: Family / Comedy / Drama / Adventure / Literary Adaptation / Classic Hollywood

ACTORS

Edith Fellows

Dorothy Ann Seese

Dorothy Peterson

Charles Peck

Tommy Bond

Ronald Sinclair

Jimmy Leake

Bobby Larson

Clarence Kolb

Pierre Watkin

Rex Evans

Cast varies by film.

DIRECTOR

Charles Barton

COLLECTION INFORMATION

Collection: Five Little Peppers 4 Movie Collection

Number of Movies: 4

Release Years: 1939–1940

Director: Charles Barton

Featured Star: Edith Fellows

Source Characters: Created by Margaret Sidney

Production Company: Columbia Pictures

Country: United States

Language: English

Format: Movie Collection

Individual Runtimes: Vary by Film and Transfer

DVD SPECS

Media: DVD-R

Video: NTSC

Region: Region 0

Language: English

Presentation: Black & White

DVD Display Format: 4:3

Audio: English Mono

Movies Included: 4

Individual Runtimes: Vary by Film and Transfer

Artwork: With Cover Art

Compatibility: Please confirm your DVD player supports NTSC DVD-R.

DID YOU KNOW?

• Columbia Pictures released four Five Little Peppers films between 1939 and 1940.


• Charles Barton directed all four entries.


• Edith Fellows plays Polly Pepper throughout the series.


• Dorothy Ann Seese, Charles Peck and Tommy Bond also return as Pepper children in all four films.


• Ronald Sinclair plays Jasper King throughout the series.


• Jimmy Leake plays Davie in the first film; Bobby Larson takes over the role in the sequels.


• Clarence Kolb portrays Mr. King in the first two films, with Pierre Watkin succeeding him in the final two.


• The working title of Five Little Peppers in Trouble was Five Little Peppers at School.

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PUBLIC DOMAIN RESEARCH

These four films were released by Columbia Pictures in 1939 and 1940. Public domain status has not been established for the collection as a whole, and no blanket public domain claim is made.

Each film requires individual copyright research covering registration and renewal records, underlying material, music, specific transfers, restorations and artwork before commercial reproduction or distribution.