Little Pioneer

In 1880 South Africa, young Betsy has an adventure involving Zulu Tribesmen, Dutch Settlers, The Vortrekkers, and her older brother's romance of Katie Snee.

1937

Adventure·Music

0h 19min

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Top Billed Cast

Jane Wyman
Katie Snee
Sybil Jason
Betsy Manning
Carlyle Moore Jr.
Arthur Manning

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