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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Jane Wyman Katie Snee -
Sybil Jason Betsy Manning -
Carlyle Moore Jr. Arthur Manning
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