Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (1917) is a silent film directed by Marshall Neilan based upon the novel Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm by Kate Douglas Wiggin. This version is notable for having been adapted by famed female screenwriter Frances Marion. The film was made by the "Mary Pickford Company" and was an acclaimed box office smash.
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm was filmed in Pleasanton, California.
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm is a 1932 film based on the 1903 children's classic novel by Kate Douglas Wiggin.
It was filmed by Fox Film Corporation and directed by Alfred Santell. This modestly successful version starred Marian Nixon as Rebecca and co-starred Ralph Bellamy.
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm is a 1938 film directed by Allan Dwan, based upon the children's book Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm by Kate Douglas Wiggin. Rebecca (Temple) auditions for a part in a radio program, "Little Miss America". She and her stepfather do not realize that she has gotten the part and her stepfather sends her away to live with her Aunt Miranda and first cousin, Gwen. Meanwhile, the director of the radio program happens to live next door, but is unaware that the girl that he had apparently "lost" was living right next door. Rebecca is no ordinary girl. From the moment she steps off the Riverboro stagecoach, Rebecca begins casting her delightfully innocent spell upon every one she meets. Everyone, that is, except Miranda Sawyer, Rebecca's elderly aunt. Aunt Mirandy has grudgingly agreed to see Rebeccas education, and she certain that Rebecca will never amount to much. No one else in Riverboro, however, seems to agree.
Rebecca's Uncle Harry leaves her with Aunt Miranda who forbids her to associate with show people. But neighbor Anthony Kent is a talent scout who secretly set it up for her to broadcast. Written by Ed Stephan
With her family in financial difficulties, Rebecca is sent to live with her two strict, unfeeling aunts, who do not appreciate the young girl's charm and energy. Rebecca must make new friends and must adjust to surroundings that are sometimes difficult. But she still finds time to think of numerous ways to help others in her new hometown. Written by Snow Leopard
