The boys groaned when i told them it was an american girl movie, but when the movie was over kit kittredge had won the attention and emotions of the boys and 5 girls in the classroom. American girl movies for little girls american girl. American girl dolls have skin that is vinyl with a matte finish in order to be as real to life as possible. An american girl 2008 abigail breslin at an event for kit.
Samantha an american girl holiday felicity an american girl adventure molly an american girl on the home front 4. Kit kittredge, played by abigail mason, is one of the newer american girls from the time period of the great depression. An american girl stars abigail breslin, joan cusack, jane krakowski, stanley tucci the g movie has a runtime of. An american girl based on the popular american girl book series, abigail breslin stars as a resourceful girl whose compassion and determination help her save her familys home during the great depression. When a crime spree hits the ohio city, all evidence points to the local hobo community, particularly kit s friend will.
Nineyearold kit kittredge goes from rich to poor overnight when her dad loses his business and has to leave town to find work. Kit was the first new historical character released after mattel had fully taken over american girl. Read on to find out just how alike abigail and kit are. An american girl g drama, comedy, kids, family movie 2008 a bright cincinnati girl dreams of being a reporter during the depression in this family film inspired by the american girl. Aspiring reporter kit kittredge cant resist bringing home strays, whether its grace, an abandoned basset hound, or will max thieriot and countee. The open call for the new american girl feature filmkit kittredge. The american girl movies are rated g and are a great way of bringing history to life for both genders. Kit kittredge 1934 beforever play at american girl. American girl doll kit kittredge 18 doll pleasant company in original outfit. Inspired by the major motion picture kit kittredge. Producer julia roberts brings the american girl brand to the big screen for the very first time with this inspirational tale concerning a nineyearold girl named kit kittredge academy award. An american girl mystery is an american girl movie based on the character kit kittredge and her.
An american girl, these free lessons and printables reinforce your. Director patricia rozema and picturehouse president bob berney at the afterparty of the california premiere of kit kittredge. Welcome to the official american girl youtube channel. Check out weekly uploads including new stopmotion, diy craft videos, hairstyle howtos, sneak peeks. Based on valerie tripps stories about an intrepid 9yearold from depressionera ohio who yearns to be a reporter, the movie stays true to the american girl empires overarching mission. One of the 10 best american movies released so far this year, kit kittredge. An american girl is based on stories invented to sell one of the plastic lasses in a very popular line of dolls typifying various eras in u. Simply place stencils on your shirt where you like and spray away for supercute, unique style. Kit was the first character doll released with freckles. But since her father lost his job their house has become a boarding house. An american girl you are looking for sentimental, feel good and humorous movies about with friendship, family, family relations, family life, follow your dream, youth and parents and children themes of comedy, drama and family genre shot in. Bright, inquisitive and generous, kit is a natural born leader. Whether youre looking to purchase a copy of a movie, stream a film online, or just rent a movie for the evening, weve got you covered with this roundup so that you know exactly where to find each american girl s story. An american girl 2008 starring abigail breslin and julia ormond on dvd and bluray.
Oct 28, 2011 kit kittredge hopes to write a happy ending for her family during the great depression. Love matching your favorite doll with this american girl tshirt design kit. Kit was the first new doll released once mattel had taken over american girl. Discover your world curriculum guide a facilitators guide for youth workers, leaders, and educators and families to accompany the movie, kit kittredge. An american girl the great depression hits home for nine year old kit kittredge when her dad loses his business and leaves to find work. Academy award nominee abigail breslin little miss sunshine will star as kit kittredge in the film.
This standardsbased educational program was created by scholastic in conjunction with american girl and picturehouse. Its about a teenaged girl living through the depression and dreams of writing for the newspaper. Featuring beloved stories from the past and present, each american girl doll movie for girls is a chance to both educate and entertain the whole family. Click the play button to watch the young actresses who followed their dreams and shared their talents. These movie studies focus on both the historical aspects of the movie and the practical lessons that the stories offer.
Based on the delightful doll, kit kittredge, and her books, which are part of the american doll collection, this is a film to see and share. Plus, she comes with meet kit, a miniature version of the book that tells kit s story of growing up in 1934 cincinnati. Your favorite american girls come to life in the american girl movies. With spirit and determination, she takes on the economic and emotional challenges the depression brings to her family. The dolls were tucked in for their own sleepover upstairs. Kit kittredge is a fictional character in the american girl series of books, written by valerie tripp.
Kit kittredge hopes to write a happy ending for her family during the great depression. I was waiting for some kind of banal product placement, i suppose, and here is a movie that is just about perfect for its target audience, and more than that. Kit was the first noticeably shorthaired historical doll. She is very much a tomboy who does not like pink or ruffles, and she cares. An american girl movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. Kit kitteredge is a movie based off the book series an american girl. Instead, use a soft dampened washcloth and a baking soda paste made with warm water. An american girl mystery is a 2008 american comedydrama film directed by patricia rozema and written by ann peacock, based on the kit kittredge stories by valerie tripp. Any items that have been modified or rereleased will be discussed on their article pages. In this first feature film based on the hugely popular american girl book series, abigail breslin, the academy awardnominated star of little miss sunshine, takes on the role of a resourceful young girl whose bravery, compassion and determination help her solve a mystery and save her familys home. Academy award nominee abigail breslin plays kit, leading a splendid cast in the firstever american girl theatrical movie. Based on the hugely popular american girl book series, oscar nominee abigail breslin stars as a. Jul 02, 2008 enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing kit kittredge. An american girl is family fare thats anything but basic.
An american girl, 10year old kit abigail breslin dreams of being a reporter, even submitting an article to the local newspaper on the chicago worlds fair but the editor. The great depression hits home for nine year old kit kittredge when her dad loses his business and leaves to find work. Jun 19, 2008 considering that it is inspired by one of the dolls in the american girl product line, kit kittredge. Kit was the first character and historical character pictured with short hair. But her happy childhood is abruptly interrupted when her father loses his care dealership and mu. An american mystery centers around a young girl living in the struggles of the great depression. Kit is a clever, resourceful, inquisitive girl growing up in 1934, during the great depression. Oscar nominee abigail breslin stars as kit, leading a splendid cast in the first ever american girl theatrical movie. We thought it was only appropriate to end the night with that movie. Watch kit kittredge an american girl 2008 online free movies.
An american girl and other popular tv shows and movies including new releases, classics, hulu originals, and more. You can also purchase the american girl hair care kit. This is a list of all the items that have been or are currently available for kit kittredge in her historical collection. Julie albright 1974 beforever play at american girl. The film focuses on the american girl character kit kittredge abigail breslin who lives in cincinnati, ohio during the great depression. She recruits her friends ruthie and stirling to sniff out the real thief, but the children uncover a plot that reaches far beyond cincinnati. Discover julie albright, a funloving girl living in san francisco during the 1970s. At the start of the film, when kit walks onscreen in her signature hat, american girl fans feel a giddy surge of anticipation.
An american girl on digital and stream instantly or download offline. The great depression hits home for nineyearold kit kittredge when her dad loses his business and leaves to find work. An american girl mystery is a 2008 american comedydrama film directed by patricia rozema. Many adults are losing their jobs, including kit s father, who goes to a distant city to looking for work. Though the plot is fairly standard a feisty young girl encounters hardships but finds the sunny side of the street with the help of supportive, loving parents and friends and her own unshakable faith in mankind it aims for depth. Refreshingly earnest and surprisingly moving, kit kittredge. Kit s core series of books was written by valerie tripp and illustrated by walter rane.
See kit kittredges inspiring tale come to life in this dvd. An american girl proves the old adage that any movie with a basset hound in it cannot be all bad. The original american girl stories were very christian in their faithfilled history. Kit kittredge was originally scheduled to be released in theaters in fall 2007. Kit kittredge an american girl trailer hd best quality. Discover kit kittredge, a resourceful girl growing up during the great depression. Oscar nominee abigail breslin stars as kit, leading a splendid cast in the firstever american girl theatrical movie. Considering that it is inspired by one of the dolls in the american girl product line, kit kittredge.
An american girl mystery is based on the american girl character, kit kittredge, who lives in cincinnati, ohio during the great depression. Every little girl will want to share samanthas adventures in the bustling new york city of 1904. Based on the hugely popular american girl book series, oscar nominee abigail breslin stars as a resourceful young girl whose bravery, compassion and determination help her save her familys home during the great depression. Click the play button to hear about their journey and see their excitement on the movie set. Kit kittredge an american girl 2008 full movie watch in hd. The movie, although set in depression times in cincinnatti,ohio, is overall very positive and encouraging. Through the magic of our girls movies, girls get to see the characters they love come to life onscreen. An american girl, these free lessons and printables reinforce your students observation and deduction skills. An american girl on the home front 2006 all of which were madefortelevision movies. An american girl is the surprisingly satisfying first theatrical film inspired by a longrunning series of historically. In order to keep their home, kit and her mother must take in boarders. Play games, take quizzes, send ecards, read book excerpts, and find more when you play at american girl. Kit kittredge abigail breslin, a girl growing up in depressionera cincinnati, has a nose for news and a knack for picking up strays.
An american girl starts slow and lyrical but ends with a big heartfelt wallop. But kit does mark the first major motion picture production for american girl, teaming the talents of. An american girl was released on dvd and bluray disc on october 28, 2008, the only special feature being american girl trailers. In this first feature film based on the hugely popular american gi. An american girl in new york, kid reporter sam group had the chance to sit down for a oneonone interview with kit herself, abigail breslin. Kit serves as a protagonist and central character to her story arc, set during the great depression. Kit is the only historical character whose meet outfit originally contained no velcro. An american girl, 10year old kitabigail breslin dreams of being a reporter, even submitting an article to the local newspaper on the chicago worlds fair but the editor. Luckily, the film matches, perhaps even exceeds, expectations, and it. There are also enhanced dvdrom features including an hbo first look and deleted scenes. Kit kittredge an american girl trailer hd best quality youtube. However, there were some production difficulties that made that impossible. Sep 08, 2011 once all the paint was put away, and we all had a last opportunity to shop at the candy store before bed, the girls got cozy in their sleeping bags to watch the movie kit kittredge.
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