Little Annie Rooney

Little Annie Rooney

Our Mary as you like her best—a broth of a brat ready to fight at the drop of a hat—and drop the hat!

Directed by William Beaudine

Produced by Mary Pickford Company

192595 min7.1 / 10

A spirited silent-era comedy-drama about a scrappy girl navigating urban childhood, balancing mischief and heart with genuine emotional stakes.

A feisty little girl, the daughter of a beat cop, faces the challenges of growing up in a tough city neighborhood.

Questions people ask

  • Is Little Annie Rooney easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Does Little Annie Rooney end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Little Annie Rooney scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Little Annie Rooney violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Little Annie Rooney sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

57/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity43

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise57

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Little Annie Rooney

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Little Annie Rooney

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Little Annie Rooney, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Little Annie Rooney, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Little Annie Rooney, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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