Dimples
CHEERFUL...TEARFUL...TUNEFUL!
1936 • 79 min • Drama · Family
Synopsis
Dimples Appleby lives with her pick-pocket grandfather in 19th century New York City. She entertains the crowds while he works his racket. A rich lady makes it possible for the girl to go legit.
Our family guide
Best from age 6- 66 Audience · 20 · 100%
In 19th-century New York, young street performer Dimples lives with her pick-pocketing grandfather. After being discovered by a wealthy socialite, Dimples gets a chance for a new life on the legitimate stage. The film explores themes of family bonds and opportunity.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 1/10
Heads up
- Some discussion of stealing and poverty
- Brief, mild moments of peril
What it models well
- The importance of family
- Pursuing your dreams
- Kindness and generosity
Talk about it after
- Life in the past: How was life different for children in the 1800s?
- Honesty: Why is it wrong to steal, even for family?
- Opportunities: How can new opportunities change a person's life?
Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Dimples. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.
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Top billed cast
Director: William A. Seiter • Crew: Nat Perrin, Arthur Sheekman
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.6/10 (20)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0027527
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