Little Pioneer

Little Pioneer

1937 · 19 min · ★ 7.5 · Adventure, Music

In 1880 South Africa, young Betsy has an adventure involving Zulu Tribesmen, Dutch Settlers, The Vortrekkers, and her older brother's romance of Katie Snee.

Directed by Bobby Connolly · Written by Anthony Coldeway

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MovieDramaRomance
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