How did you like the movie the little princess? I feel the book written by frances hodgson burnett was so much better
Yes the book is better, but the 1986 version by Wonderworks comes close. The 1995 version or the Shirley Temple versions don't come close. Do you know if there was a version made in the 1970's?
no i did not know that. I believe there are several different versions withanother one in 2007
I've not heard of the 2007 version, who stars in that one?
oh im mistaken it was actually in the winter of 2000. it was a huge success!
Oh okay, I've not heard of that one. Who stars in it?
It was actually a musical starring brian crawley and andrew lippa
I'm sure there was a version made in the 70's by the BBC. I'd love to know how to get hold of it.
Oh i would love to know too. How do you feel about the other novels by Frances hodgson burnett? The secret Garden is another top one of hers
Yes but A little Princess is much better, it's so much more poignant. Do you know if the Wonderworks version of A Little Princess is available on DVD?
I"m not sure. I'll have to research that.There was a mini series made in 1986. have you seen that?
Yes of course, that's the one I've been telling you about from the start! Seems like you're not paying much attention...
I'm very much paying attention but don't have a lot of knowledge myself on this particular film and novel
Oh well, I guess we'd better ask Mr Google then, don't you think?
You also talked about a movie. i asked about the mini series that was made
Yes that's true, mea culpa. The first version was a silent movie, I'm not sure when it was made though.
I wasnt awear of a silent movie. was it good
I have not actually seen it, I don't know where it would be available. It stars Deborah Makepeace as Sara. I would love to watch it.
yes it was made in 1917 in black and white. I believe you can see it on you tube
Oh really? Thank you so much, I will look for it. Is that the first version ever made for tv?
No I believe that would be the 1986 mini series that was made for tv. There was 120 episodes and 4 seasons.
No, the 1986 version was only six episodes. Which one had 120 episodes?
you are correct. it started in 1986 and ended in 1989.
No that's not right, it was made in 1986 and ran for six weeks, they aired one episode a week. Which one are you talking about?
There was a lot of different versions of this movie! how do you feel about the play starring millie james in the broadway show
I have not seen that. My favouite actress who played Sara is Amelia Shankley. Do you know what else she starred in?
Yes she starred in dreamchild in 1985, and red riding hood. those are the two that stick out for me
What is dreamchild about? Have you seen it?
Its about a girl from england that travels to the united states to recieve a degree from columbia. 
I thought it was about Alice Lindel the girl who inspired Alice in Wonderland?
yes and its told from the view of an elderly alice! she travels to the USA to receive an honorary degree.
What about red riding hood, is it based on the fairy tale?
yes i believe so. It seems to follow the fairy tale with the wolf and all
I would lkie to watch it, any idea where I can see it?
I believe its on dvd and you can see clips of it on youtube
Ok thank you. The character of Sara Crewe was actually created before A Little Princess, there was another book that it was based on, a novella I believe.
i think it was first published 1888
What was it called? And was it written by Burnett herself?
a little un-fairy princess was the name
No that's not correct, it was called Sara Crewe or What Happened at Miss Minchins's.
oh ok. Ill have to look. it sounds interesting
Yes, you should read it, I think A little Princess is just a longer version of that novella.