Media Adaptions
1949 Film
Four years after the original book was published, Pippi made her first appearance in film. The movie was based on the first three books (Pippi Longstocking, Pippi Goes to School and Pippi in the South Seas). The plot was similar to the original storylines, but some of the details and characters were altered. The movie was directed by Per Gunvall and was released on October 20, 1950. Viveca Serlachius starred as Pippi.
1961 Shirley Temple's Storybook episode
Shirley Temple's Storybook, the American children's anthology TV series, aired an adaptation of Pippi Longstocking in 1961. This adaption was the first film depiction of Pippi to be in color. It was also the first American portrayal of the rebellious nine year old. A few changes were made to the storyline including Pippi's heightened intellect and her ability to fly.
1969 Adaption
The 1969 television version of Pippi is the most renown in Sweden and is the favorite in other European countries as well.
It has been replayed numerous times in Sweden.
It has been replayed numerous times in Sweden.
As Astrid Lindgren was disappointed with the original 1949 adaptation of Pippi, she wrote the script herself for this 1969 version. The show was directed by Olle Hellbom and Inger Nilsson played Pippi.
In 1969, the Swedish show was re-edited into two feature films dubbed into English for United States release: Pippi Longstocking and Pippi Goes on Board.
In 1969, the Swedish show was re-edited into two feature films dubbed into English for United States release: Pippi Longstocking and Pippi Goes on Board.
1971 Hayao Miyazaki's anime film-- Cancelled
Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, Japanese animators, were interested in creating an anime adaption of Pippi Longstocking. In 1971, they visited Sweden and met with Astrid Lindgren to discuss the project. However, they were not granted her permission to pursue the project.
1982 Soviet television film
In 1982, Peppi Dlinnyychulok, a Mosfilm television film version of Pippi Longstocking, was released. It was produced by Margaret Mikalan, and starred Svetlana Stupak as Pippi. The singing voice for Pippi was performed by Svetlana Stepchenko.
1985 ABC Weekend TV Special
In a two-part ABC Weekend Special, Carrie Kei Heim portrayed Pippi Longstocking.
This was directed by Colin Chilvers and aired in 1985.
This was directed by Colin Chilvers and aired in 1985.
1988 American feature film
In 1988, another American movie adaption of Pippi was released by Columbia Pictures.
It was directed by Ken Annakin and cast Tami Erin as Pippi.
The music from the film was composed by Misha Segal.
It was directed by Ken Annakin and cast Tami Erin as Pippi.
The music from the film was composed by Misha Segal.
1997 Animated TV series
In 1997, Nelvana produced an animated movie adaptation of Pippi Longstocking. This was then continued as an animated television series that which aired for one season in 1998.
Stage Adaptions of Pippi
Plays for Young Audiences
Actors Playhouse at the Miracle Theater in Coral Gables, Florida (ran June 23 – August 7, 2010)
Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis, MN (shown in photograph: April 24, 2012-June 10, 2012)
Wheelock Family Theatre in Boston, MA (showing April 12 – May 12, 2013)
Actors Playhouse at the Miracle Theater in Coral Gables, Florida (ran June 23 – August 7, 2010)
Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis, MN (shown in photograph: April 24, 2012-June 10, 2012)
Wheelock Family Theatre in Boston, MA (showing April 12 – May 12, 2013)