be the only time that Temple would wear makeup on the set of her Fox films. Release Distribution When screened for audiences in Southern states, to ensure the film's widest distribution, Fox removed the staircase scene where Temple and Robinson touch hands. Critical responses Andre Sennwald in his New York Times review of March 22, 1935, thought the film "[a]ll adrip with magnolia whimsy and vast, unashamed portions of synthetic Dixie atmosphere". He further wrote that the film was "so ruthless in its exploitation of Miss Temple's great talent for infant charm that it seldom succeeds in being properly lively and gay". He finished his review noting the audience applauded for a full eleven seconds after the final fade-out, and that the film "ought to bring out the best in every one who sees it." Home media In 2009, the film was available on videocassette and DVD in both the original black-and-white version and a computer-colorized version of the original. Some versions included theatrical trailers and other special features. See also Shirley Temple filmography Lionel Barrymore filmography References Footnotes Works cited Bibliography In her essay "Cuteness and Commodity Aesthetics: Tom Thumb and Shirley Temple", Lori Merish examines 'the cult of cuteness' in America. External links Annie Fellows Johnston and the Little Colonel Kate Matthews Collection (includes illustrations for The Little Colonel books by Johnston's friend and neighbor, photographer Kate Matthews) 1935 films 1930s color films 1930s historical comedy-drama films American historical comedy-drama films American black-and-white films Censored films 1930s English-language films Films directed by David Butler Films scored by Cyril J. Mockridge Films set in Kentucky Films set in the 1870s Fox Film films Films based on American novels 1930s American films