Little Lord Fauntleroy

In this 1980 adaptation directed by Jack Gold, a young American boy named Cedric Errol discovers he is the heir to a British earldom. As he moves to England to live with his stern grandfather, the Earl of Dorincourt, Cedric’s innocence and kindness begin to soften the old man’s heart. The film stars Ricky Schroder as Cedric and Alec Guinness as the Earl, delivering memorable performances that capture the essence of this classic tale. While the movie did not receive any major awards, it remains a beloved adaptation of the classic novel. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.