Annie Fellows Johnston
Annie Fellows Johnston( 1863–1931) was an American author of children's fiction who wrote the popular" The Little Colonel" series, which was the basis for the 1935 Shirley Temple film" The Little Colonel"; many of the books were illustrated by photographer Kate Matthews.
She was born and grew up in McCutchanville, Indiana, a small unincorporated town near Evansville, Indiana.
Johnston was born Annie Julia Fellows Johnston, daughter of Albion Fellows, a Methodist minister at Trinity, and Mary Erskine Fellows.
She had a brother, Erwin, and two sisters, Lura and Albion.
She attended the University of Iowa for one year, returned to Evansville, taught school for three years, then became a private secretary.
She married a cousin, William L. Johnstone.
He was a widower with three children, Rena, John, and Mary.
Rena died in 1899 and John in 1910 or 1911.
Johnston moved to Pewee Valley in 1898, the move becoming permanent in 1911.
There, she lived until her death at" The Beeches" with her stepdaughter, artist Mary Gardener Johnston.
The Beeches was built in 1901 by “ Mamie ” Craig Lawton, widow of Gen. Henry Ware Lawton, who was the only general killed during the Spanish – American War.
Members of the Craig family inspired 12 characters in the “ Little Colonel ” stories.
The Little Colonel series was her 13- book collection beginning with" The Little Colonel"( 1895).
It was made into a movie starring Shirley Temple in 1935 featuring Lionel Barrymore and" Bojangles" Robinson.
An assessment of her achievements in connection with her induction into the Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame says," Her work is now considered anachronistic, depicting Reconstruction Era South still transitioning from the Civil War, and must be taken in the context of the times .."
The Little Colonel (1935 film)
The Little Colonel is a 1935 American comedy drama film directed by David Butler.
The screenplay by William M. Conselman was adapted from the children's novel of the same name by Annie Fellows Johnston, originally published in 1895.
It focuses on the reconciliation of an estranged father and daughter in the years following the American Civil War.
The film stars Shirley Temple, Lionel Barrymore, Evelyn Venable, John Lodge, Bill Robinson, and Hattie McDaniel.
"The Little Colonel" was the first of four cinematic pairings between Temple and Robinson, and features the duo's famous staircase tap dance.
The film was well received, and, in 2009, was available on videocassette and DVD in both black-and-white and computer-colorized versions.
The Little Colonel (1960 film)
The Little Colonel( Spanish: El pequeño coronel) is a 1960 Spanish historical musical film directed by Antonio del Amo and starring Joselito, Carlos Larrañaga and María Mahor.
Thomas Scott (diver)
Thomas Scott( 1907- date of death unknown) was an English diver.
David Butler (director)
David Butler (December 17, 1894 – June 14, 1979) was an American actor, film director, film producer, screenwriter, and television director.
Etan Boritzer
Etan Boritzer( born 1950) is an American writer of children ’s literature who is best known for his book" What is God?" first published in 1989.
His best selling" What is?" illustrated children's book series on character education and difficult subjects for children is a popular teaching guide for parents, teachers and child- life professionals.
Boritzer gained national critical acclaim after" What is God?" was published in 1989 although the book has caused controversy from religious fundamentalists for its universalist views.
The other current books in the" What is?" series include
What is Love?,
What is Death?,
What is Beautiful?,
What is Funny?,
What is Right?,
What is Peace?,
What is Money?,
What is Dreaming?,
What is a Friend?,
What is True?,
What is a Family?,
What is a Feeling?"
The series is now also translated into 15 languages.
Boritzer was first published in 1963 at the age of 13 when he wrote an essay in his English class at Wade Junior High School in the Bronx, New York on the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
His essay was included in a special anthology by New York City public school children compiled and published by the New York City Department of Education.
Boritzer now lives in Venice, California and maintains his publishing office there also.
He has helped numerous other authors to get published through" How to Get Your Book Published!" programs.
Boritzer is also a yoga teacher who teaches regular classes locally and guest- teaches nationally.
He is also recognized nationally as an erudite speaker on" The Teachings of the Buddha."
Bill Smith (footballer, born 1897)
William Thomas Smith( born 9 April 1897, date of death unknown) was an English professional footballer.
Ian Barry (director)
Ian Barry is an Australian director of film and TV.
Theodred II (Bishop of Elmham)
Theodred II was a medieval Bishop of Elmham.
The date of Theodred's consecration unknown, but the date of his death was sometime between 995 and 997.
Henry B. Walthall
Henry Brazeale Walthall( March 16, 1878 June 17, 1936) was an American stage and film actor.
He appeared as the Little Colonel in D.W. Griffith's" The Birth of a Nation"( 1915).

Question: When did the director of film The Little Colonel (1935 Film) die?
Answer: June 14, 1979