Movie · 1939
Is The Little Princess based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Little Princess is based on the book A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett (1905).
The movie was released in 1939.
The book behind The Little Princess
A Little Princess
by Frances Hodgson Burnett · first published 1905 · children's fiction
1905 novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
Other adaptations of A Little Princess
- A Little Princess (film, 1995)
- Princess Sara (TV, 1985)
- A Little Princess (film, 1917)
- A Caverna Encantada (TV, 2024)
Common questions
Is The Little Princess based on a book?
Yes. The Little Princess is based on the book A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett (1905).
Who wrote the book The Little Princess is based on?
A Little Princess was written by Frances Hodgson Burnett and first published in 1905.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read A Little Princess before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Frances Hodgson Burnett's books
- The Secret Garden (film, 1993)
- The Secret Garden (film, 2020)
- Little Lord Fauntleroy (film, 1936)
- Little Lord Fauntleroy (film, 1921)
- Little Lord Fauntleroy (TV, 1988)
- The Secret Garden (film, 1949)