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Podcast: Movies That Matter
Episode: 11. 'Little Women' Matters
Description: Louisa May Alcott's original novel Little Women has been adapted for the screen many times over the years. The 1949 film adaptation, directed by Mervyn LeRoy starring June Allyson, Peter Lawford, and Elizabeth Taylor, holds the most significance to Joy Hosford, a local education writer and film enthusiast.Â
Joy joins Chris for an in-depth discussion on all things Little Women, from her personal connections to the 1949 film, to how Alcott's original novel has continued to stay fresh in the minds of filmmakers, readers, and audiences.