Five Little Peppers in Trouble
Five Little Peppers in Trouble

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Five Little Peppers in Trouble

1940
Movie
64 min
English

The last of the four "Five Little Peppers" films finds the children having a hard time adjusting to their new boarding school.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: William C. McGannGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

The youngest of the Pepper children, Phronsie, is kidnapped by her estranged uncle who believes she has a valuable inheritance. The remaining siblings, with the help of a kindly lawyer, must race against time to find and rescue her before it's too late. This installment of the series focuses on sibling bonds and the determination to protect one of their own.

Critical Reception

This film, like many in the 'Pepper' series, was generally viewed as a lighthearted family film with simple plots. While not critically acclaimed, it provided wholesome entertainment for its target audience, focusing on themes of family unity and adventure. It was a standard B-movie offering of its era.

What Reviewers Say

  • A charming, if predictable, family adventure.

  • Captures the spirit of sibling camaraderie.

  • Satisfying for younger audiences and fans of the series.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available for this specific film.

Fun Fact

This film is part of a long-running series based on the popular children's books by Margaret Sidney, which began in the late 19th century.

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