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While often overshadowed by the massive fame of its contemporary, National Velvet, Junior Miss remains a quintessential time capsule of mid-century American teenage life. It is a film that captures the universal struggle of being thirteen—feeling grown-up enough to have serious opinions, yet young enough to be grounded for bad grades.

(whispering) Tell her I’m sick.

The chemistry between the cast helps ground the somewhat theatrical dialogue. The film relies heavily on rapid-fire banter, a staple of 1940s comedy, and the ensemble delivers it with a rhythm that keeps the pacing brisk. movie junior miss

4/5 stars

What are you thinking?

You’re going to get in trouble.