“My Little Girl” is a drama movie released in 1986. The film tells the story of a young girl who works in a center for girls who can’t live with their parents. She attempts to assist the girls but only lands in trouble with her parents and supervisor. Key characters were portrayed by James Earl Jones, Geraldine Page, and Mary Stuart Masterson. This article will provide more information on the filming of this movie and offer some exciting facts and trivia relevant to its creation.
Where it Filmed?
This film was primarily shot in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. The filming began on August 26, 1985. Due to the nature of the story, most of the scenes were captured in indoor settings, reflecting the environment of the center where most of the story unfolds.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| James Earl Jones | Mr. Bailey |
| Geraldine Page | Molly |
| Mary Stuart Masterson | Franny |
| Anne Meara | Mrs. Shopper |
| Peter Michael Goetz | Norman |
| Peter Gallagher | Kai |
| George Newbern | Woody |
| Erika Alexander | Joan |
| Jordan Charney | Dr. Gruner |
| Fred Ephraim | Duane Mulvey |
| Nancy Cooperstein | Nathalie |
| Jennifer Lopez | Myra |
| Dolly Wheaton | Miss Bryant |
| Page Hannah | Angela |
| Aliscyn Kersey | Darlene |
| Janeece Roderick | Dinah |
| Veronica Steptoe | Olive |
| Pam Potillo | Georgia |
| Naeemah Wilmore | Camille |
| Abeni Garrett | Ginger |
| Jean Laws | Miss Haskell |
| Jackie Jeffries | Sheila |
| Mary Starnes | Mrs. Rike |
| Eugene Byrd | Arthur |
| Jacqueline Wade | Helen |
| Bret Berlinger | Mark |
| Chris Van Strander | Roddy |
| Nora Lo | Hospital Nurse |
| Mildred Hanak | Mrs. Banks |
| Bill O’Connell | André |
| Donna Ryan | Manning Nurse |
| Mets Suber | Diz Hatch |
| Maxine Greene | Prison Matron |
| Allen Fitzpatrick | Reporter / Policeman at Street Corner |
| Matt Myers | Policeman at Children’s Center |
| Holly Bryce | Girl on Street Corner |
| Ollie Boston | Arlene |
| Janis Dardaris | Florence |
| Timothy Ivory | Fire Eater |
| Ellen Kaplan | Miss Drake |
| Joseph Mezei | Hungarian Musician – First Violin |
| Pal Zitay | Hungarian Musician – Second Violin |
| Robert Gorsci | Hungarian Musician – Viola |
| John Drevnak | Hungarian Musician – Bass |
| Károly Szoradi | Hungarian Musician – Cimbalom |
| Kala Moses | The Talent Show – Baby Boy |
| Tara Pollard | The Talent Show – Jump Rope |
| Carla Watts | The Talent Show – Sing It Out |
| Shedell Bolton | The Talent Show – Jump Rope |
| Nicole Hicks | The Talent Show – Jump Rope |
| Kimberly Cook | The Talent Show – Latin Jazz Dance |
| Leslie Davis | The Talent Show – Latin Jazz Dance |
| Nicole DiRosa | The Talent Show – Latin Jazz Dance |
| Tracy Ingram | The Talent Show – Latin Jazz Dance |
| Pam Lassiter | The Talent Show – Latin Jazz Dance |
| Nina Shands | The Talent Show – Latin Jazz Dance |
| Dawn Sheppard | The Talent Show – Latin Jazz Dance |
| Bridget Watts | The Talent Show – Latin Jazz Dance |
| Johnna Cummings | The Talent Show – Sing It Out |
| Linda Davis | The Talent Show – Sing It Out |
| Tammy Kaufman | The Talent Show – Sing It Out |
| Annamaria Szomolanyiova | (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- This movie marked the film debut of Jennifer Lopez who played the role of ‘Myra’.
- Erika Alexander, known for her work in “Living Single,” also made her film debut with “My Little Girl.”
- The movie was nominated for one award.
- The film is referenced in the 2004 movie “Jersey Girl.”
- Despite the drama involved in the story, the film contains elements of coming-of-age and explores complex themes like homelessness and parent-child relationships.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Latitude: 39.9525839
- Longitude: -75.1652215
- Place ID: ChIJ60u11Ni3xokRwVg-jNgU9Yk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
