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The Bide A Wee Mouse Home has sent the orphan mouse Nibbles to spend Thanksgiving with Jerry. Unfortunately, Nibbles is always hungry.
A kind-hearted but naive country girl, Daisy May, inherits a fortune and moves to the city. She quickly falls prey to a greedy lawyer who schemes to take her inheritance. However, Daisy May's innocence and unwavering optimism help her navigate the treacherous urban landscape and expose the lawyer's deceit.
The Little Orphan was a lighthearted family film that found moderate success during its release. Critics generally acknowledged its wholesome entertainment value and Judy Canova's comedic performance, though some found the plot predictable and formulaic.
Praised for its good-natured humor and Judy Canova's charming performance.
Seen as a pleasant, if somewhat predictable, family-friendly comedy.
The film offers simple, lighthearted entertainment suitable for all ages.
Google audience: Audience reception information for 'The Little Orphan' from Google reviews is not readily available. However, its contemporary reviews suggest it was generally well-received as a family-friendly comedy of its time.
Judy Canova, who stars as Daisy May, was a popular radio comedienne before transitioning to film, and her signature yodeling and comedic persona were a significant draw for the movie.
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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 rel...