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Monday, September 26, 2011

Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy

When I was  about 12 years old I read a wonderful book about four sisters.
There were four girls in my family too, and so
one of America's best loved coming of age tales quickly joined my list of favorites.

Little Women


VIV (Vivian Trillow Smith),  illustrator at Hallmark cards
designed these doll greeting cards when the 1949 version of the movie came out.

Jo

Meg


 Beth

 Amy


 And this is a 1963 Saalfield paperdoll version of  Little Women.

Did you have a favorite sister? (from the book.)

(book cover)


Which was your favorite movie version?  1933 with Katherine Hepburn as Jo,
1949 with June Allyson or 1994 with Wynona Rider?



(Movie images found online)

My sisters all live far away, 
and this post is making me miss them.



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42 comments:

  1. RosamargaritaSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Hola, hay algunas coincidencias:
    Mujercitas fue el primer libro que li a los 12 años...
    También somos 4 hermanas en mi familia!
    Un abrazo, preciosas imágenes.

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  2. Ann@A Sentimental LifeSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    How wonderful it must be to have sisters. You may not believe it but I have the 1960's version of the paper dolls!! I forgot I had then from my childhood. Right now Beth is my favorite because this spring my little cousin was in the musical and played her.

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  3. sandraSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    June Allyson was my favourite.

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  4. KathySeptember 27, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    I grew up with the June Allyson version, and loved it, but when the new one came out in the nineties I loved that too. It's so beautifully filmed. I read all the books, and wanted to be Jo of course.
    xxx

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  5. Diane MarsSeptember 27, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    I don't have a favorite sister I have 4 sisters and 2 brothers. I was into the Happy Hollister Books. You have a Betsy McCall Doll please do share her with us. Thank you for the B-Day wishes ox, Diane

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  6. BirdieSeptember 27, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    Here is a secret. I think I am the only woman on the planet that has never read Little Women. I have no idea why! It is even more weird because I am a voracious reader. Reading is my vice that gets me through life.

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  7. Johanna GehrleinSeptember 27, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    Hello,
    I have just one sister in my life and thats more than enough. LOL But the moovie photos look so nice. And hallmark produces cute cards with the sisters. I don't know neither the book nor the moovie. Sounds really like a nice story.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  8. Musings from Kim K.September 27, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    I have just one sister and we're closer now as adults than we were growing up. I hope my two girls continue to remain close their whole lives.

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  9. no spring chickenSeptember 27, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Those Hallmark cards are just the cutest! And the book is the same volume that I own, as is the newest Hollywood rendition of the classic. I love those Little Women...

    Blessings, Debbie

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  10. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmSeptember 27, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    I think Jo was probably my favorite of the four sisters.

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  11. Sherri B.September 27, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    The version I would have to choose would be the one with my favorite, Katherine Hepburn, I love her movies.

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    I have three sisters also and we four all live in different towns. My favorite version of the movie was the one with Wynona Ryder and Beth was my favorite character. Mom loves the version with Elizabeth Taylor and said if she'd known in advance she would have four daughters she would have named us after the book characters. Um, that would made me Jo as I'm the second. I think I'm happy with my own name instead.

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  13. polkadotpeticoatSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    So sweet.....they are just so adorable!

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  14. My Vintage MendingSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Jo...I could totally relate. Although I didn't have a sister my best friend growing up was younger and more outgoing. By far the June Allyson version was the favored in my home although Katherine gave it a good go she always felt too harsh for me. I adore these cards and yours are in perfect shape. Far to far out of my budget. Smiles...Renee

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  15. A Kitchen WitchSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    I like the vintage prints! Thanks for sharing.

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  16. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)September 27, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    The prints are adorable - and I love the book. I have a first edition that I just happened upon at a very old bookstore in N. CA. It is one of my treasures.

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  17. Sandy aka Doris the GreatSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    I usually watch Little Women over Xmas. I love the version with Elizabeth Taylor; but I was pleasantly surprised with the latest version with Wynona Ryder. So, I try to see both versions; but my leaning would be towards the latest version. My favorite character? Probably Jo; she had spunk!

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  18. Little PenpenSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Can you believe I've never seen it? I just asked my daughter to look on Netflix for the movie; I am going to put it on my agenda!! The images you posted are so pretty!

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  19. Lorraine Young PotterySeptember 27, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    My sister lives far away too, she is in England and me in the USA. It is sad. I love the old original version. However I would need to watch it again before I pick a favorite! I adore the cards :) what a thrill they are.

    Lorraine :-}

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  20. lil red henSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    I love your paper doll collection!! Where do you find the dolls to collect? I have a few from Dover Publishing and some really old ragged ones that belonged to my daughters. Do you display your collection?

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  21. Yesteryear EmbroideriesSeptember 27, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    You are blessed to have had sisters! I love the book and the movie as well. blessings,Kathleen

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  22. sharonssunlitmemoriesSeptember 27, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    These cards are absolutely gorgeous. I just love them!

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  23. UnknownSeptember 27, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    I HAD THIS BOOK FOR cHRISTMAS AS A GIRL TOO! I LOVED IT XX

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  24. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    You are a very sweet lady! I'm so happy we found each other.
    What an amazing collection you have, this is really pretty! I love vintage...It's a way to recapture our childhood. ( Well maybe not my childhood I'm so young, young. :) You do it with such style.
    Hugs Rosemary...xx

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  25. birdie blueSeptember 27, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    love your post on 'little women', gayle. as the mother of four girls, i hope they're as close as the sisters in the book.

    xo
    molly

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  26. birdie blueSeptember 27, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    oops, meant to ask if you've read geraldine brooks' book about the girls' father, 'march'?

    it's really well done.
    xo
    molly

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  27. haizi daiziSeptember 27, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    What lovely pictures and so beautifully displayed. I'm in the UK and I have one sister who lives in the States ~ we have so much fun when we get together. My favourite version of the movie was the one with Katherine Hepburn, it's a real classic.

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  28. MichaeleSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    I have 5 girls and they all liked the Little Women movie. Mostly the newer one. Wynona is great.

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  29. Julie HarwardSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    I love them all...this is one that is a favorite of me and my daughters..every time we get together we have to watch it! ;D

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  30. Kiwifruit-ShireeSeptember 28, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    What a fabulous post!! I did so love Little Woman when I was young, ahhh such memories.... and somewhere I still have a birthday card just like those you have photographed from when I was 8 yrs old. Talk about vintage!!
    I love and miss my sisters too, great friends that they are.

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  31. Kiwifruit-ShireeSeptember 28, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    I have read "March" by Gerlaidine Brooks also, and agree with BirdieBlue -it is a great read, and from a different perspective of the March family.

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  32. WendySeptember 28, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    We love the movie and watch it every year around christmas. I wish I had a sister and so happy as a mom to have two girls! I hope they always remain close in heart.
    Wendy

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  33. SueSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    I like the latest one with
    Wynona Ryder, so homey, I love the house where they live, if only that were my house! I don't have any sisters (or brothers) my sister in law is the nearest I have to a sister as we were best friends at school and I married her youngest brother.

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  34. PondsideSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    I liked the June Allyson version best, but nothing was as good as the book!

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  35. baukjeSeptember 29, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Those Hallmarkcards are so cute and so well designed.

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  36. Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)September 29, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Awwwww, I hear ya girl. My sis is 1145 miles away and I just hung up from an hour chat with her.

    I have to say I adored the June Allyson version, but I love 'em all.

    Have a terrifically blessed day sweetie!!!!

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  37. Red Rose AlleySeptember 29, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Thank you for visiting us at Red Rose Alley. I really like the 'Little Women' pictures. I watch the Little Women Christmas show every year, and it is a favorite. I hope you come back and visit with us, and have a sweet day.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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  38. Lady LindaSeptember 30, 2011 at 2:15 AM

    One of my favorite movies is the latest Little Women. I watch it so often, I hate to confess. Love anything about Little Women...the cards are adorable.

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  39. DeniseSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    I have 4 daughters,no boys.I always loved the movie and book even when I was a girl.When the last version came out with Wynona Rider,My daughters and I went crazy over it.We all love it more than the others.I kept telling them that I wanted them to call me Marmie(heehee)they never did.It's hard to pick a favorite character-I guess Meg.

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  40. janice15September 30, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    O my never seen the older versions would love to..I only have seen the lastest one..I have watched it so many time wonder the video isn't warn out..one of my favorite movies. lovely post...have a great weekend..hugs Janice..would love to see those paperdolls.

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  41. koraleeOctober 1, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Oh my favourite book! Love these sweet little cards. Happy weekend sweet friend. xoxoxo

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  42. Naturally CarolOctober 2, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    I loved Jo but a close second was Beth. I didn't like either of the two Jo's in the movies as I always had my own version of Jo and how she looked and behaved in my head. I have read all of the books several times over the years and the 'Little Men' series as well.

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THANK YOU for your thoughtful comments. Replies to your questions will be posted here, so be sure to check back soon. Have a wonderful day! - Gayle, Garden Of Daisies